The power of nature
One of my favorite parts about riding in the duo bike, are the things I see along the way. Each time, there is some magical piece of nature that sends…
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The road to Sydney
In about one month, we will begin our journey to Sydney, Australia, to run the Sydney Marathon. For those who are new to my story, this will be my sixth…
Deciphering independence
One of the hardest things that I deal with as a disabled person is finding a balance between maximizing my independence verses managing my energy stores well. To be honest,…
Changing course
Last weekend, my husband and I went to the Jack Johnson concert at Ruoff Music Center. We did something we do not normally do and bought box seats. We had…
It won’t grow
One of the things I had the hardest time with when my husband and I decided to move back to Indiana, after living in Memphis, Tenn., for about five years,…
Authenticity blocked
One of my biggest downfalls growing up, and into my adult years, is that I think that I can read people’s minds. I tend to assume I know what others…
Humbly Courageous is growing
Many of you may know that my writing life started with my blog titled “Humbly Courageous” that I started back in 2019. Before starting my blog, I did not have…
In 52 years
During my 52 years on this earth, I have learned so much. I have been molded and refined, only to start the process all over again to meet the moment….
Defining my own limits
I often hear others discussing people with disabilities and the vision they have of us living beyond our limits. Implying that having limitations is a bad thing or makes us…
Triggering scenarios
Recently, I was at a restaurant and went to use the restroom. I was in my wheelchair. Things were going smoothly, someone held the door for me, so I did…