“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” – Christopher Reeve I recently watched the original 1979 Superman movie with my kids – the one with Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman. Such a classic. My 10-year-old daughter started asking questions about Christopher Reeve, the accident that left him paralyzed, and when he died. Christopher Reeve … Continue reading How to Share SCI Support and Advocacy→| Surprised By Joy
“Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” – Charles Dickens I love story time at night. Having 6-year-old and 10-year-old kids means that most evenings for the past 10 years, we’ve read a children’s book at bedtime. As they’ve gotten older, it’s been so heart-warming … Continue reading How to Share Patience→| Surprised By Joy
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa I try pay extra close attention when I hear the same message from many sources. It’s like a wake-up call that is too powerful to ignore. Here’s a message that I keep hearing: Getting involved … Continue reading How to Make a Difference→| Surprised By Joy
“‘Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Soren Kierkergaard* I learned a powerful lesson about twenty-five years ago when I climbed Mt. Ixtaccihu…| Surprised By Joy
“When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or the life of another.” – Helen Keller My 86-year-old mother recently bought an Apple watch a…| Surprised By Joy