It was just a little "fun run", but this was such a HUGE deal for me! Brock and I did the two mile "Scarecrow Run" together in Nibley this morning, and it was an amazing experience!!!! It was a really big accomplishment for me, kind of an important statement to myself. My arms … [Read more...]
Great and Hard Go Together
My personality type doesn't always mesh well with my disability. I push myself and hurt myself way too often. But honestly, for a while now I've viewed this as a gift because it forces me to slow down when my fast-paced mind wouldn't otherwise let me. And life is a lot more … [Read more...]
Happy 100 Years, NPS!
Happy 100 years to our National Parks! One thing I love about the National Park Service is that every park has some wheelchair accessible trails. This is a huge deal to me, because I love to be active and go on adventures with my kids. Accessible paths are so freeing to me; they … [Read more...]
Trying Out Wheelchair Tennis
I tried my hand at tennis today! My husband was so awesome to be patient and throw the ball for me so I could figure out how to maneuver. Gosh I love that guy. I've got a good feelin' about this! Adapt to what you've got in life. Be creative. Find a way to make the … [Read more...]
Everything Hurts
Everything hurts. It hurts when you see someone after a long time, you stand up to hug them, and they say, "I thought you couldn't walk." It hurts when you have to explain your weird health anomaly to people. It hurts when they react, no matter how they react. Whether they … [Read more...]
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