“We believe that we choose our thoughts the same way that we choose our clothing. When we choose to embrace each day’s potential, positivity, and energy, we hold the key to our own contentment and happiness. With these thoughts, we
Wednesday – 6/18/2014
I guess it was bound to happen at some point. Saturday morning, several hours before the highly anticipated Belmont Stakes horse race, Tanya drove me to the hospital. I was struggling to breathe normally. I felt like I was running
Monday – 6/2/2014
“Years in passing cannot sever ties of new days from the old.” – St. Ignatius Alma Mater This past Friday I attended my high school’s 20th reunion. As I write that sentence, it still amazes me to think how quickly
Monday – 5/12/2014
“Just tell yourself, Duckie, you’re really quite lucky!” – Dr. Seuss I often tell people how lucky I am to have a strong support network. Living with a spinal cord injury is not easy, and fortunately, having others to rely
Friday – 5/2/2014
Tomorrow is the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. My favorite Saturday of the year. After a couple of Scratches, including the 11 horse, Hoppertunity, one of my early favorites, 19 horses will break from the 20 starting gates. My
Monday – 4/21/2014
Happy Dyngus Day! Yesterday, the Lord blessed us with an absolutely beautiful day to accompany His miraculous gift of the resurrection and the unconditional love that comes with it. Christians around the world, including myself, participated in a variety of
Sunday – 4/13/2014
Some very exciting news was announced last week by a research team from the University of Louisville. I wanted to share one commentary on the story, which has been splashed across every major network and news outlet over the past
Thursday – 4/3/2014
Happy Birthday Mom! If Marty McFly gave me his DeLorean time machine and allowed me to travel back into time to encounter my younger self, I would tell myself: Be nicer to your mom. She is the only one you
Tuesday – 4/1/2014
“Here comes the sun.” – George Harrison It still might be a few weeks away, but the big thaw looks like it’s finally upon us. Warmer weather may have arrived. And I’m guessing, so too have the feelings of rejuvenation,
Friday – 3/28/2014
Best of luck to Katie as she undertakes Race 1 of 50 this Sunday in Michigan! Katie will be running 50 half marathons in 50 states in order to raise $50,000 for Getting Back Up! After I announced this endeavor