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My Story
In 1998 I was an active young woman looking forward to all the possibilities life had to offer. That all changed when my car was struck by a reckless driver going more than 100km/hr (60 mph). Read more
Category Archives: my story
part 2 – be true – your life is a story
I should have prefaced my previous post with from the past. (I did change it a couple of days ago.) 2 years ago I was wrestling with writing my story. Even though I had been giving speeches I was terrified … Continue reading
be true
Nearly 2 years ago… I pulled out a dish from the dishwasher and banged it onto the counter. I yanked open the cabinets and shoved in the mugs until they clattered loudly in protest. When I got to sorting the … Continue reading
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when I grow up
I strode with confidence toward my leg guy (prosthetist) and stopped in front of him to list my demands. “I’d like a custom liner for my left leg to match the right one. Do you think I’d be eligible for … Continue reading
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go where it’s warm
Grace is found under the surface, under the muck. It’s digging deeper, moving beyond and letting go. It is softness, kindness. And I think we should use it more. We can lean on grace when we’re hurt. When it’s time … Continue reading
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new news!
I am going to be on the radio!! I will be featured on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) program North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay. Sheryl heard me speak on CBC’s Early Edition for the Angel Campaign in December, got … Continue reading
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before and after
I have always called myself an optimist with realistic expectations. What I’ve discovered though is that I’m sort-of a pessimist. (Putting the sort-of in front of it makes it easier to swallow.) In fact, Scott called me a fatalist the … Continue reading
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from the backseat
I’m in my van driving my kids around all the time, so here are a couple of offbeat and charming things I hear from the backseat… On our way home from school Benjamin asked Annie, “Would you want to go … Continue reading
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my christmas past
Tinsel, wreaths, and garlands with red berries began to appear on doorways and walls. Themed trees representing the wards of the hospital decorated the lobbies and cafeteria. Little red fire trucks hung from the burns and plastics tree. There was … Continue reading
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my birthday 13 years ago
It was October 17th and my 24th birthday was celebrated with friends, family, nurses and a heap of food. My mom was at the helm organizing, directing and encouraging everyone to eat, eat! It didn’t matter that I was flat … Continue reading
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be bold
My kids know I’ve been writing my story and this has prompted many observations and questions about the crash. Benjamin is caught up in justice. “Did the bad guy go to jail?” “Was he going very fast?” “Did he say … Continue reading
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