Sports have always been a part of life. We spent summers playing golf and going to baseball games. The fall was spent watching college football. My father had Seahawk tickets, so once a year I went to a professional football game. During the winter, we spent time watching basketball. All sports were played in backyards … More Coaching Football
We all work hard at something. Maybe we work at all kinds of things. Setting goals for ourselves often keeps us moving in the right direction. But what about achieving goals you didn’t think were possible? Finding something you thought would require an entire life to achieve, has been accomplished much more quickly. Making improvements … More New Plateaus
For most people, it would seem spreading bark throughout the yard would be a dreaded task. Depending on how large the yard could be, spreading bark could be a nightmare. It seems to be something to fall under the category of a weekend chore. Often what was thought to simply be a chore for the … More Spreading Bark
A couple days can make a difference. After playing golf in some of the worst weather conditions. We played in some of the most interesting conditions. Still playing at Crosswater with 4100 feet of elevation. My brother and I decided to venture out for another round of golf. This time the morning was filled with … More Nothing Wrong with Some Snow
There aren’t many rounds of golf like this. It was some of the worst conditions in which I’ve played. Crosswater sits at an elevation of 4100 feet and the weather in April can be unpredictable. However, it was a family vacation to Sun River in the high desert of Central Oregon. We have made the … More Pro Shop Beanie
One of the great gifts from cerebral palsy is the ability to inspire. Recently I was humbled with the distinction of most inspirational member at the gym. Fellow members have discussed, with staff, the inspiration and motivation they feel from watching me show up and workout without complaint. The recognition caught me by surprise, as … More Inspiration
Jealousy is an emotion we all feel. It’s defined as feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages. We might experience jealousy over another’s home or the car they drive. Maybe their career or relationships cause feelings of envy. The emotion has always felt complex. My feelings of jealousy include many things, … More Jealousy
Balance is something we all strive toward. It’s designed to remove the extremes from our lives. Some of us have trouble finding the middle of situations. Living our lives in the gray area. Cerebral palsy can make it challenging to find the middle ground. In situations, my disability can also force me to view things … More Taking This Too Far
Cerebral palsy has a tendency to bring about feeling of frustration, which have boiled into anger during my life. Anger can be defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Something about having cerebral palsy doesn’t seem fair. CP has caused many things in life to be slightly different. The way I accomplish … More Living Through Anger
The way we think about challenges in life seems different for everyone. Looking at the way we approach those tasks may be different still. When faced with a test, some might jump in feet first, while others could take it slow. In my life, opting for the slower approach has seemed more affective. Though I … More Brick by Brick
A Journey With Cerebral Palsy 