While growing up in the ’70s, the year 2000 seemed like science fiction and here it is 2023. The older you get, the more you realize those sci-fi books you read back in the day are more realistic fiction. It makes you wonder what’s to come but can’t dwell because you have to be in this moment of time.
I lost sight for a bit, but now I see more clearly than before. My connection is restored and I am going to do my darndest to never let that go again.
I have dealt with my child having cancer, lost family members, and good friends to the big C. But in an unexpected twist in life, it became my turn. I struggled with deciding if I was ready to share this but I do believe in the power of prayer.
supposed to be a 12-hour drive, but it took 16. Because it was sooo long, I had my first attempt at taking the wheel. As luck would have it, this was about the time the wind started blowing furiously and stayed that way.
So imagine waking in the morning and stepping outside with a cup of coffee in hand to see for the first time what you worked so hard for and dreamed of for years. It’s like opening the door to a surprise party, but with no noise, only the sounds of nature.
How does one begin to share a two-week experience of a lifetime? Where do I start and how do I describe 14 days of incredible moments? So many people asked me if I had fun and I wasn’t sure how to respond because “fun” was not an adjective I would have used. It was an adventure, an escape from my suburban reality, and a chance to get out of and expand my comfort zone.
How did I not know there was a Disability Pride Month? Apparently, it’s been in existence since 1990, has a flag (above), and there are parades celebrating it. The lack of promotion goes hand in hand with the marginalization and lack of government r
Life is stressful enough, right? I consider myself to be a normal person. Typical girl with an interesting back story, a survivor of past circumstances, hard worker, life learner, mom of many … always trying to find a balance between three jobs, exercise, family, friends and also have some peace. It isn’t always easy, but I am going to let you in on a big part of keeping my sanity.