Imagine you’re in your early 30s, you’re in a wheelchair, hallucinating, barely able to follow the doctor’s speech. It’s Friday. And he says,” You’re not going to make it until Monday.”…
Here I Am (with my Big Brother) Waving Goodbye Dr. Seuss and Winnie-the-Pooh share the same philosophy on goodbyes, it seems: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss. I believe it’s only those who have suffered unthinkable losses, and have…
I am really excited today to bring you the thinking of New York Times best-selling author Dr. Stephen Post, on issues that have driven his career. Stephen and I will be discussing a range of topics, such as whether we…
In 1984, Rita and her husband Brad welcomed a healthy baby boy named Brandon into their family. Only five years later, Brandon began a 20-year battle with brain cancer. They watched as their son became increasingly mentally and physically handicapped….
My beloved Oregon coast reminds me how little control I have Some of the areas in which I have important life goals: Physical health. Career success. Marriage and family harmony. If you ask around, most people will readily agree that these are worthwhile areas…
Inspired by my interview with Susie Rinehart, this week’s blogs have been about bravery. I made some pretty brave statements: “I don’t wish to play it safe.” “I wish to continue taking on what life throws at me.” “I’d much rather try and fail, than…