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Grief and the Christmas Tree
Grief and Gratitude on our first Christmas together after the motorcycle accident that left my husband a paraplegic. Continue reading Grief and the Christmas Tree
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Sale on Better Than Before Book!
Preview Book Sale for Spinal Cord Awareness Month in September. Better Than Before: One Couple’s Journey After a Tragic Accident. Continue reading Sale on Better Than Before Book!
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New Book Offers Insights into Paraplegia, Grief and Faith – Better Than Before: One Couple’s Journey After a Tragic Accident
What happens when life turns upside down in an instant? Spinal Cord Injury. Paraplegia. Words no one wants to hear. One caregiver wrote a book about her journey of grief, faith and ultimately hope. Good read!
Continue reading New Book Offers Insights into Paraplegia, Grief and Faith – Better Than Before: One Couple’s Journey After a Tragic Accident
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Living with a Paraplegic Part II – vacation and pitfalls.
“Adventures” of living in a wheelchair – Vacationing, crossing the street and falling in the wheelchair. Continue reading Living with a Paraplegic Part II – vacation and pitfalls.
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5 years since THE call. The 5 Year Anniversary of my husband’s accident. We are grateful.
5 years post motorcycle accident: grateful to be alive, paraplegic counts the blessings. Continue reading 5 years since THE call. The 5 Year Anniversary of my husband’s accident. We are grateful.
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Paraplegic demonstrates putting on and removing shoes.
Ever wonder how paraplegics get dressed? Putting on and removing shoes is part of a series of videos and posts to inspire and educate. Continue reading Paraplegic demonstrates putting on and removing shoes.
The “joys” of transferring my husband from sub-acute to acute rehab.
My last post about my husband Arthur in rehab ended with “One way or the other, Arthur will be out of his current facility tomorrow.”
If only that statement were true.
Maybe our journey will help you navigate the medical system should you ever need to. Continue reading The “joys” of transferring my husband from sub-acute to acute rehab.
A day (or two) in the life of a paraplegic in rehab after surgery.
My husband is a paraplegic. Nothing is simple. Especially double carpal tunnel surgery. Without his hands, he can’t push his wheelchair or take care of his bathroom needs. Here’s an excerpt from his life in rehab. Continue reading A day (or two) in the life of a paraplegic in rehab after surgery.
Living Life as a Paraplegic
The daily life of a paraplegic is exhausting. Most things take much longer to do than before. Here is a snapshot of life as a paraplegic. Continue reading Living Life as a Paraplegic
Advice after a catastrophic accident – 8 tips
What do you do after a catastrophic accident? Here are 8 tips I learned. Continue reading Advice after a catastrophic accident – 8 tips
The Italian Grandmama's Guide with Angela DiCicco 