I was so surprised when a friend called today and that friend was almost reading my mind when he offered to help me with something! I thanked him so much and I am so happy that he is my friend. You need to try to help kids even when you know you won’t get anything…
Monthly Archives: February 2010
We Have “Dif-abilities” Not Disabilities!
Guess what? If you believe you can, you can! I am proof of that and I want you to be proof of that too. Do you know what you need to do? Well, I’ll tell you. When something is hard to do and it doesn’t seem fair that the other kids don’t have to deal…
My Heroes: Christopher Reeve and Aimee Mullins
I just learned about a way cool lady and her name is Aimee Mullins. She was born without the leg bones below her knees. The doctors told her parents that she would never walk. On her very first birthday, her legs were amputated below her knees. That means that the doctors had to remove them….
Is It Spring Yet?
I love the winter and I love snow but I’m starting to wonder when spring is going to arrive. I can’t wait to see all of the buds from the flowers and trees come out. I love to see the world as it turns from icey and white to lush and green. I’m glad I’m…
No Strings…Honest!
I just got a whole bunch of Zoomie license plates and I’d like to share them with you. I’m going to send some to The Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation too! Do you remember Zoomie? Well, if you forgot, Zoomie is the name I call my special wheelchair because Zoomie helps me go ZOOM! I…
Zoomie License Plates for Kids
Guess what? My “Zoomie” license plates just came in the mail. I am very excited because now kids can put something way cool on their wheelchairs to show how cool they are. My Zoomie license plates can be put anywhere! How cool is that? Now kids can show how proud they are of themselves even…
Riley Jones is finally home!
Well my new little brother came to live with us and I am so excited. He is just adorable and boy does he have a lot to learn! His name is Riley Jones. He is doing some of the same things I did when I was little. I need to start teaching him all about…
Autism, Aspergers and Bullies
Do you know about Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism? Well, I do and I’m learning more every day. The kids with these two disabilities are having a rough time with bullies ‘cuz they are so trusting. The bullies take advantage of this to make the kids the subject of mean jokes and we all know how…
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Rugby Jones strikes again
If you are a regular here, you've already met Rugby Jones. He's a dog who was paralyzed and had the will and courage to overcome his situation.
He is now famous in storybook and plush toy. We recently became Twitter friends with Rugby and are helping each other spread his message of hope, courage, and love to young and old alike.
We got this note from Rugby's mistress, Claudia just before the holidays. I wanted to share. It's the smile you have been hoping for today:
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