Dr Kelly Fleming

Life is a journey, each person's journey is unique.

disability

  • My new chair

    What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? Things have been rough the past 4 months. My current power chair is kaput. And I need a new one. My chair is 10 years old,  it is my legs. With Bobby’s diagnosis of chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), things have been so difficult trying to Read more

  • “Perfect Storm”

    I’ve never heard this term until 2 weeks ago. While Bobby was in boarding school, when he came home on the weekend, I noticed something was wrong. He was begging for water, having accidents… Just not normal for him. I started having him tested. He tested positive for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Since he was Read more

  • Overwhelmed

    I feel so overwhelmed lately. Things were going really well at a steady pace for a few months. I was getting things done at home, taking care of myself and working with Bobby. Then things started to crash. There was something wrong with Bobby but no answers as to exactly what it might be. We Read more

  • My Heritage

    What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? As my readers know, I was adopted when I was 6 weeks old. When I was in my early 20s, I decided to search for my biological family. I found them and I’ve been in contact with them over the past Read more

  • Being Deaf and Appreciating Music

    What would your life be like without music? I don’t “listen” to music very often. However with Bluetooth and my phone, I’m able to appreciate music. Here is my story about learning music: As a Deaf kid, I never had the opportunity to hear my own Mum’s voice, who was, I’ve been told by many, Read more

  • Catching up

    It’s been so long since I’ve had a chance to write anything. My life has been extremely overwhelming. Having a growing puppy takes every ounce of my energy. He eats everything! He’s a very beautiful boy and extremely smart. He has mastered opening power doors which I’m very pleased with. I introduced that skill to Read more

  • Happiness

    What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Today has been a demanding day so this prompt is exactly what I needed to get some perspective of things. What brings me happiness? My faith ☦️ My friends who step up when I need a breath of fresh air 👩🧑‍🦼 My studies – PhD dissertation Read more

  • Life with Bobby

    Life with Bobby has been hectic. He’s growing so quickly and learning so many new things. When he’s bored, he likes to drive Mummy crazy by stealing things and chewing on them. Another one of his favourite things to do when he’s bored is to steal paper and rip it up so Mummy can’t read Read more

  • Raising a Service Dog in Training vs Receiving a School Trained Service Dog

    I’m extremely grateful for my 3 boys who were trained as service dogs through an organization. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to raise Bobby. Unlike my other boys, he’s only known 2 homes – the breeder family and me. I only had one who went from the breeding facility to foster care, to school, Read more

  • Bobby’s Adventures

    Bobby met his trainer yesterday and he was awesome. I’m looking forward to working with her. She seemed happy with all the training I’ve done with him thus far. He’s following commands quite well. I’m not teaching skill work but he’s picking things up for me and giving them to me in exchange for a Read more