Lately, my son has been watching Peter Pan on repeat. He loves the flamboyance and eccentricity of Captain Hook. Apparently he has chosen the pirate with dramatic feathers and questionable judgment as his role model. I wish I could say I was different as a child and teenager. The other day, I happened to glanceContinue reading “Walking the Plank”
Category Archives: My Journey thru
Keep or Toss, no stories.
My 30-year-old sister recently came and did something no one should attempt without a strong relationship: she helped me clean out my closet. By “helped,” I mean she took everything out and then proceeded to ask questions I apparently wasn’t prepared to answer. “When was the last time you wore this?” “Why are you keepingContinue reading “Keep or Toss, no stories.”
I am Still Here
Four Years. That’s a long time to be quiet. The last time I was regularly writing here, I was dreaming about becoming a mom. Then, in June 2022, my son arrived—and suddenly life became very, very busy. Somewhere between diaper changes, toddler years, doctor appointments, family life, and simply figuring out how to do motherhoodContinue reading “I am Still Here”
Sentimental Surprises
One of the messages that I have so carefully guarded on Crutchprints is the fact that there are times God chooses not to answer our prayers, for whatever reason, and that is ok. There are times that no matter how much we pray, fast, read scripture, believe, and cling – the answer is no. UnderstandingContinue reading “Sentimental Surprises”
The Space Between a Heartbeat and Heartbreak
“I’m not finding a heartbeat.” The five words I am now certain every expecting parent finds tosses their joys, their hopes, and their excitement as effortlessly as one flipping a coin. Those five words existed between expecting a heartbeat, and experiencing heartbreak. It didn’t make sense to me. My body was still acting like IContinue reading “The Space Between a Heartbeat and Heartbreak”
A Day in the Life of a Legless Farmer
I glanced down at my fit-bit in the sun, using my hand to shade the screen. I had 360 minutes of cardio and peak activity that day. The day before I had 240 minutes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association recommend moderate-intensity activity for roughly 150 minutes per week.Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Legless Farmer”
Pennsylvania Press Club Announcement
To My Dearest Followers, Have you had a chance enjoy Crutchprint’s book published in 2020? It is worth a look as “Crutchprints in the Sand: Chest of Timeless Treasures” has now received honorable mention as the 2021 Pennsylvania Federation of Press Women’s Award. In addition, my article, “Public Whispers, Relations and Funerals” received third placeContinue reading “Pennsylvania Press Club Announcement”
God IS.
Last night our beloved 4 lb Chihuahua came up to us and within mere minutes she transformed from the bundle of love that we knew into an unresponsive and dying dog. She was only eight, but an exploding tumor or aneurysm took her from us suddenly. Having no children, it is a loss that IContinue reading “God IS.”
It is finally here, Crutchprints in the Sand’s Chest of Timeless Treasures!
It is finally here, Crutchprints in the Sand’s Chest of Timeless Treasures! A wonderful paperback book with articles, full color photos, and more is available for purchase on Amazon. Click here to buy yours today! This collection of timeless treasures encapsulates the love, laughter, faith, and hardships of life as a disabled woman. An amputeeContinue reading “It is finally here, Crutchprints in the Sand’s Chest of Timeless Treasures!”
Mountains and Valleys of Mobility
Like most people with disabilities, I struggle with the highs and lows of the roller coaster ride I am on. I want to enjoy life and not let things stop me. “Good for you,” strangers pointed out to me yesterday on a small trail in Trough Creek State Park. Yet today, when I tried toContinue reading “Mountains and Valleys of Mobility”
