disability
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The Power of Faith
Another reflection on disability and faith: A passage in the Gospel that is often overlooked when reading “the larger picture,” is that of the woman in Capernaum who suffered from chronic bleeding. It is a very moving example of faith and needs to be addressed in relation to invisible disabilities, the stigmas attached to them… Read more
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What Faith Can Do!
There are two things that are important to me that I like to share with others: Issues related to being disabled My faith Today I’m sharing a story that touches my heart. I have a spinal cord injury which has caused paralysis. One of the most powerful examples of faith, not only by a disabled… Read more
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Highway Billboard
If I had my own billboard it would read: This Moment Is Your LifeLive It Well! Read more
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Backward or Forward?
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the past. In particular the losses in my life and my health. Even at my lowest point in life that led to two years of mental health assistance with the psychiatric hospital in town,… Read more
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Universities
What colleges have you attended? I’ve attended 7 universities. Every time I complete a degree, I say it’s my last one and then within a few years I decide to take another program. I’ve been blessed to receive my education primarily on full or 3/4 scholarships. I’ve graduated from every program with 4.0 GPA with… Read more
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Automobile
What is your all time favorite automobile? My dream car is a blue ’57 Chevy hardtop. Read more
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God
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. My faith has carried me along through life. The first stories I ever remember my Mum telling me were about God. She taught me to love Jesus and without that love, my love would never have been as fulfilling as it has been. Without that love,… Read more
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Losing A Service Dog
Losing a service dog is one of the greatest losses I’ve ever known. I’ve lost my Grandma, my Mum, and my Dad all within 6 years of each other. I’ve lost more friends in the past 10 years than I want to even try to count. Losing a service dog who was by my side… Read more
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Speaking in public
Given a speech? When I graduated university for the first time, I was valedictorian. I had already had experience speaking to crowds. I was a presenter at several conferences during my university years. I had also been interviewed twice by CNN. I’ve never been one to shy away from new experiences. Speaking in public has… Read more
