It’s good to remember who owns it…
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The Second Half
Last time I talked about two halves of my life – before and after my injury. After receiving several very nice comments, I realized that I omitted one very important point. I’ve navigated the second half of this journey only because I was supported by a circle of caring, loving people. I’ve often observed that […]
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Half A Life
I wasn’t sure I’d get to write this post. Today is the 36th anniversary of my accident. 36 years since I fell 9 feet from a roof, took my first-ever ambulance ride, and learned I’d spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. I wasn’t sure I’d get to write this post, because a […]
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Light And Following
Thinking about last time, about following the light rather than simply avoiding the darkness. On a practical level, isn’t it about being guided by eternal principles instead of just following the rules, doing what’s right rather than what’s legal? I talk a lot about my aversion to rules and formulas as ways to control behavior. […]
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Light And Self-Driving Cars
I think a self-driving car would be cool. In college, I commuted with an electrical engineering student. Jack was convinced that we’d see self-driving cars within a few years. He spent countless hours telling me how they would work. I don’t recall details, but I remember there were two notions about guidance. The first was […]
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“Gratitude turns what we have…into enough.” A lot of us are sort of recovering from a day of feasting and celebrating and giving thanks. For many folks, today will be about leftovers and turkey sandwiches and, of course, football. I’ve been pondering what it means to be truly thankful in the midst of abundance. I […]
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Not much happening, including writing, right now. After being SO careful, COVID invaded our house. Becky recovered quickly, I’m slogging along more slowly. Hopefully I’ll be back to whatever normal means in a day or two. Stay safe. Have a great weekend.
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Healing
I spoke last week via zoom to a class of undergrad students preparing to be chaplains, pastors, and other sorts of care-givers. To prepare, I read a book by Amy Kenny: My Body Is Not A Prayer Request. Curious title, huh? Got me wondering if other people see me and my injury as a prayer […]
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2023 Classic Video
The FREEDOM TOUR is a lot of fun. It’s serious work, because we’re always mindful of the kids we support. But when we finally get together, everyone has a blast. Here’s a short video to give you an idea of what FREEDOM TOUR CLASSIC 2023 was about. I hope it makes you smile, and I […]
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“Independence”
People do a lot of kind things so I can be “independent.” My bike has a unique brake, similar to an old-school coaster brake on a kid’s bike. It allows me to pedal backwards to stop without removing my hands from the cranks. Very cool. The drawback – I can’t reverse the cranks or roll […]
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Hope In The Mirror
“You often find hope by looking back.” I talked a while back to a guy whose life took an unexpected turn. He was scared, and asked how I dealt with uncertainty in the aftermath of my injury. I told him I dealt with it very badly – 10 years of anger, depression, denial. Basically lost […]
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How To Pray
American teenager Coco Gauff won the US Open Tennis Tournament on Saturday. A wonderful accomplishment, for sure, but most impressive was her post-match interview. After kneeling briefly to pray, this articulate young woman skipped the typical platitudes and spoke clearly about faith, family, and overcoming adversity. When the interviewer inquired about the prayer, Ms. Gauff […]
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