For Throwback Thursday, I have a special video. Here's an old story that was done by 12 News in 1997 about my Christmas visit home while I was in the hospital.
21 years later, I work for that same station.
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Hi everyone! It’s been awhile, but I have some exciting news.
If you’ve been following me on social media over the past few months, you have certainly seen me posting pictures of me and my guests for my new podcast, The Disabled List.
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Yup, I’m turning the big 3-5. And I’m finally getting to the realization that I’m not as spry as I once was.
But I digress. With my birthday coming up, I’m taking to Facebook with a unique request.
For my birthday this year, I’m asking my friends, family and acquaintances to help me support an incredible organization, Arizona Disabled Sports.
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We are all fighting battles. Some fight on a battlefield. Others fight within themselves. But we are all searching for victories in our own wars.
But no matter where or what you’re fighting for, it’s important to remember just how strong we can be.
More than 20 years ago, most of my physical strength left me. My arms and legs weakened by an illness I couldn’t see and condition that seemed insurmountable. As I laid motionless in that hospital bed, surrounded by tubes and cables, I learned the true meaning of "strong."
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This past week, the world mourned the loss of Stephen Hawking.
The brilliant man and physicist has forever changed the way we view the cosmos and his impact on our society can’t be denied.
Along with his incredible intellect, Hawking is also known for his fight with ALS.
His computerized voice is well known throughout the science and pop culture world, so his death brought sentiments from around the world.
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This year marked the 20th anniversary of me becoming a quadriplegic.
And among the past two decades, I’ve learned plenty of important lessons. But none more important than the need to have a quality sense of humor.
Sure, there aren’t many things to laugh about when you’ve spent eight months in the hospital and haven’t taken a step in over 8,000 days, but if you look hard enough, you might be able to crack a smile every now and then.
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20 years. I can't believe it's been two decades.
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Sometimes, my life is nothing if not a series of awkward encounters.
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It's very much an uncertain future for people with disabilities.
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Recently, I decided to take the plunge and dive head first into Tinder, the popular mobile dating app.
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