July 5, 2019 (30th Anniversary of being Cancer-free) Dear 16 yr. old Ashly, There is so much in life that you are pushing through and you don’t have to. It’s OK to be who you are, to accept the fact that you really do have a disability and that it is not at all tiedContinue reading “Dear 16 yr. old Ashly…”
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Awkward Amputee Problems (Part 3, Prosthetics)
This is the final piece, part 3 (Part 1, Part 2), in a series describing Awkward Amputee Problems. The first two articles are geared more for those on crutches while part 3 is customized for prosthetic-wearing amputees. I hope that you can either a) relate to this article as an amputee and leave your storiesContinue reading “Awkward Amputee Problems (Part 3, Prosthetics)”
Implementing Hope
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 Hope Deferred The verse above hit me like a ton of bricks. Now, I GET it. So many years I have heard this verse preached as a form of medicine to treat depression or hard times. Even moreContinue reading “Implementing Hope”
Jehovah Jireh – Jesus Carries
Jehovah Jireh – Jesus Carries “Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son. And Abraham called the name of the place, ‘The-Lord-Will-Provide;’ asContinue reading “Jehovah Jireh – Jesus Carries”
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”
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?”
A New Leg of My Journey
A New Leg of My Journey Twenty five years ago chemotherapy looked so very different than it does now. This was before nausea medicine, before steroid injections, before platelet shots. Back then most blood transfusions were not scanned for HIV and most drugs were experimental. Treatment with chemo often took a patient to the brinkContinue reading “A New Leg of My Journey”
Crutchprints in the Sand 