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 blue jeans irritated me! I get jeans are meant to be stiff and rugged. However, because I sit all day, except […]
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 […]
Wheelchair Life … at New Heights!
Sometimes the simplest things that people do every day are done without a second thought and forgotten. There is a flip side to that. Not doing things because you aren’t able to become second nature and little or no thought is given. My entire professional career has been centered on working with technology to improve […]
You Can Call Me the R word BUT Never-EVER the N word!
Have you had a day when you read a article that caused you to get your soap-box out and start shouting? Yep, today is my day! So gather around and be bewildered with my wisdom…. okay, maybe bored to tears. At anyrate, you get the idea… LISTEN!! I was going through my Facebook feed today […]
Happy Birthday My Son!
I wrote a little something for you Jacob on your birthday. I hope you continue the joys of just sitting and eating fruit I hope you continue saying Hi to everyone you see Continue throwing those balls as high and as far as you can Continue your joy of watching golf Continue seeing the good in […]
He Just Knows
My son, Jacob turns 2 in 10 days! His mother and I were working on his birthday party invitations and I had the chance to reminisce the past year. I’m not a religious person but watching him develop over the year and his sense of understanding just makes me believe God/Yeshua knows my fears and […]
Long Time No See
I haven’t posted in a little over a year. Life happens and things just get busy. But, I guess the real dilemma or challenge is determining what to post on your Facebook status and what should be a blog post. I’m trying to determine that and I hope to post more to the blog. I […]