Have you ever had something said to you that you had to take a minute to process? I recently went to lunch with a friend. Tricia and I have been friends since the 8th grade! We mainly stay in touch through text messaging and Facebook. But, from time to time we get together and just […]
The Disability Shark is Circling!
The Boy turned 4 and the disability shark is circling! As parents, we all know we have to have certain talks at different stages in life. The good/bad touch talk. The stranger talk, The birds and the bees, bullying, etc. All kinds of conversations we know we are going to have to have at some […]
Letter to Son on Father’s Day
Hey Buddy, Guess what?! It’s Father’s Day! It’s all about me today. According to Father’s Day history, you are to honor me, thank me for all my hard work and sacrifices I have made during the year and shower me with gifts. Ahhh yes! MY day! Psst, come here. Let me fill you in on […]
The Stripes in Handicapped Parking have meaning!
Have you ever come out of a store or movie etc. only to find you were not able to get in your vehicle because another vehicle was blocking your access?! This happens frequently to those who have mini-vans with a wheelchair ramp that comes out on the side. Yeah, um the stripes in the Handicapped […]
A REAL Wheelchair Accessible Van Dealership!
AMS Vans is not your typical wheelchair van dealer. They are the real deal. Just like any mainstream car dealership they are the manufactures of the wheelchair conversion vans. So you are buying direct from the manufacturer and that in and of itself has benefits. No middle man and service is done by the people […]
What is the American Dream… to you?
In an election year, we often hear things that resonate in the back of our minds. We ponder them and mull over them. For me, it’s been “achieving the American Dream.” What is this American Dream? This reminds me of a student I had a few years ago – before my son was even a […]
Wheelchair Jeans … Actually Are Jeans!
Not a paid endorsement. Hello, Mr. Jean! Welcome Back! A few years back, maybe 5 years ago, blue jeans were banned from my wardrobe. I got to a point where even the thought of jeans irritated me! I get jeans are meant to be stiff and rugged. Because I sit all day, except the few […]
Cheers 2015!
Cheers 2015! You gave me one heck of year with joy, sadness, and pride. In no real order other than what comes to mind first. Here are 5 things I will always remember about you 2015 as you fade off into the sunset. Thrasher’s Death In June, 2015 you brought me great heartache and sadness […]
That’s My Dad – Confession of a Wheelchair User
We all have things we love and despise when it comes to taking pictures or seeing them of ourselves. Whether it be we take off our glasses or quickly part our hair a certain way. Whatever it is; we all have our quirks when it comes to pictures. Well, I have a confession. My wheelchair […]
Can Manners Backfire?
Rachel and I may have taught Jacob to have manners too well?? Is that even possible? Recently, Jacob participated in his first sports league, SOCCER! It was a 8 week session for kids 3 and 4 years old. It was a parent-involved lessons , Rachel tackled this like a champ. GO MOMMY! The kids learned the various […]