The third “Man’s Perspective” article I am writing in regards to romance and marriage is from a friend of mine named Joel. Joel McCubbin and his wife Vickie have been married for nearly 50 years and they have a lot of wisdom and insight which I feel will encourage a very broad base of myContinue reading “A Man’s Perspective – Caregiving During a Temporary Disability”
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Ashly’s Ashes – Sister’s in Christ Guest Speaker 2015
Back in March I was asked to share and speak at the Sister’s in Christ event at Lancaster Bible College. It was an event where women all over the county came together in worship and adoration of God’s love and glory. Besides being a wonderful time they also recorded my story to share with youContinue reading “Ashly’s Ashes – Sister’s in Christ Guest Speaker 2015”
Where My Heart is Bleeding
It has been awhile since I posted a poem. This one was given to me a few months ago and I wanted to share this with you. A friend, Joel McCubbin, also helped me to revise and get the “flow” of this song down pat! Praying as you read this you will relate and findContinue reading “Where My Heart is Bleeding”
Cleaning Out My Cabinets Like a Man
Cleaning Out My Cabinets Like a Man “The cupboards need cleaned out. It is not normal to have to duck before opening a cabinet either in the bathroom or kitchen,” my husband insisted while dramatically demonstrating his manly ducking skills. Pssttt…the one part of spring cleaning that I don’t like to talk about and tryContinue reading “Cleaning Out My Cabinets Like a Man”
A Man’s View – Marriage Intercepted by Disability
A Man’s View – Marriage Intercepted by Disability This next couple that I am interviewing for this series is a couple that have been married for over 56 years. They have seen it all and remained in love in a way that sets precedent for younger couples. My husband and I have looked up toContinue reading “A Man’s View – Marriage Intercepted by Disability”
Crutchprints During the Casting Process
Hello to all of my followers! I wanted to share this link with you to give you a bit of a peek behind closed doors at my doctor appointments. This was taken back in October and it was during the time I was working with Jay Martin, Independence P&O, and BADER at University of Delaware.Continue reading “Crutchprints During the Casting Process”
A Man’s View – Choosing to Fall (and Stay) in Love with a Disabled Woman
After posting my article titled “Romance Based on (Dis)Ability” I had a few requests to hear about romance from a man’s perspective. This week I am going to publish my husband’s Q&A.
What is an Emergency to a Fake-Leg Doctor?
What is an Emergency to a Fake-Leg Doctor? Each time I call my prosthetic provider the answering service is clear in stating, “If this is an emergency call the after-hours hotline”. I have always wondered what exactly would be considered an emergency to a Prosthetist? It’s not like you can be physically in danger usingContinue reading “What is an Emergency to a Fake-Leg Doctor?”
Contact Me
Please share my poetry and writings via links on this blog with anyone you think would be encouraged! Please also be considerate of my hard work and use my name and blog to credit my writing and photographs. I am available for speaking engagements if you would like to hear my story told from aContinue reading “Contact Me”
Romance Based on (Dis)Ability
Now that I am married I want to explore some of the ways that romance is different with a disability.
