Working on the challenges cerebral palsy presents can seem tricky. We think about where the incentive to get better comes from. It seems like it would be easy to let cerebral palsy win, especially at a young age. Having parents around to help with things feels common for children. When a disability becomes involved the … More Incentive
For many people the idea of choosing a pair of shoes might not be exciting. We could have different criteria for choosing them. Some are designed to keep us warm, or to be used during athletic endeavors. Shoes are purchased for formal occasions, or because we like the way a pair appears. Growing up with … More Any Shoe
Even when we desire success without hesitation, it doesn’t always go our way. There can be a let down from giving our best effort and coming up short. Failure can be defined as the lack of success and success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. When we don’t succeed at something, … More Processing Failure
Conversations can take us in many directions. Sometimes talking with friends can be casual, without a distinct point of discussion. Still, there are other interactions that bring to light productive information. These informational talks could begin explaining something we didn’t have the words to express. Speaking has sometimes been a task of challenge during my … More Air to Speak
It seems positive to want the ball in your hands when the games result is in question. We don’t all play sports, so maybe it’s the desire to lead. Whether leading as a manger, coach, or through friendship. The desire to be the person who becomes relied upon. Still, it could also be the faith … More Gotta Want It: 2
Working with a lacrosse ball during training sessions has helped in many ways. it helps with the motor skills in both of my hands. We have improved motor skills by going through a process of gaining skills to catch the lacrosse ball. Most of our work has been done using primarily the left hand. Cerebral … More Gotta Want It
Todd sat on the bridal side of the ceremony. It was something he had never done before, as custom seems to be sitting in the section behind whom you are closest. However, he had seen high school friends of Paul on this side. So, they took the seats they spotted. The three friends turned in … More The August Wedding III
They walked through a couple buildings before finding a group from the wedding. He was immediately engaging in conversation with old friends. Skinny disappeared, being pulled aside by the groom’s father. After visiting with the small gathering, many of whom were part of the bridal party, they found their way to the cocktail hour. They … More The August Wedding II
It was August in Portland. There would be a wedding today in the small town of Troutdale, a short drive east of the city. It was just minutes from the town his mother grew up in. A drive out of Troutdale would take you up the hill, to a small farming community. The farm, still … More The August Wedding I
The acceptance of cerebral palsy can be challenging. This process can take many twists and turns through life. For me, the acceptance and understanding of cerebral palsy has been ongoing. While growing up it was challenging to think about my disability. Days were spent placing it out of my mind, attempting to work at physical … More Another Step
