26 years ago, on November 11th, 1997, I suffered my spinal cord injury. I view this day as a celebration! But you might be wondering, why...

Every one of us has a purpose, and it's important to realize that we have purpose NOW. The thing that I struggled with the most, before...

Today I want to talk about bullying. Bullying is a persistent issue in schools across the country, and my heart goes out to anyone who is...

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month brings people together who have been affected by suicide or who want to help others who might be...

Have you recently gone through a breakup? I know what it’s like to be all consumed in a relationship, and how absolutely devastating it...

Did you know that as a complete C5/C6 quadriplegic, my lungs do not have their full respiratory function? When I get sick, such as when...

Recently, there was a rumor going around in my small hometown of Ellsworth that I was pregnant. It turns out that there’s another woman...

In today’s vlog, I’m addressing a question that many people may have wondered but few have dared to ask me - Can there be sexual intimacy...

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Did you know that falling through a stage trapdoor actually happens more often than you might think? In the moments right after my...

I recently lost my voice for several weeks due to laryngitis! As a quadriplegic, my voice is not just a means of communication but also...

Doug and I recently returned from a vacation in Arizona, where we had a wonderful time! It's so important to take time to refresh and...

Do you live near Wabasha, MN? Then you are invited to my open event on Monday, April 24th! I will be speaking at St. Felix Catholic...

In today’s vlog, I want to talk about why one of my arms doesn’t straighten out. You’ve probably never even noticed this, but I have...

Did you know that I use a function of my wrists called “tenodesis” all day long - even without my adaptive device? That's right! I use my...

I am excited to extend this special invitation to National Wheelchair Sports Camp! If you use a wheelchair, or if you know someone who...

In today’s vlog, I share about one of the greatest challenges of being a wheelchair user - and that’s dealing with pressure wounds and...

I am excited to speak for the McFarland Community on Wednesday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.! This is an open community event, so if you live...

Sigh up for our rescheduled Day of Hope! https://forms.gle/w4RYo4VwZrgYQPU8A Open to all. If you live in the area I would love to see...

Today’s vlog is a fun topic - I want to tell you about some of the crazy dreams I have! I’ll have recurring dreams about not being able...