Articles by Amy Shinneman

Round one of holiday madness is behind us. I love the holidays, but my goodness the work that goes into one meal is astonishing! I was fortunate to have a…

I cannot count the number of times someone has come to me after becoming injured and apologized or expressed respect for my life with a disability. Most of the time,…

I am searching for something, but I do not know exactly what it is yet. I am 5 years old. The thing I am searching for seems essential to survival,…

There is a small store in a town in northern Indiana called A Thankful Heart. My mom, sister, and I have visited many times throughout the years. It is a…

A humble person has a modest and realistic view of themselves. A humble person recognizes they are not superior to others. I know many people I would describe as humble….

Last Saturday, my husband and I completed our first half marathon together at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. It feels strange to say half marathon, since we have done…

I am a terrible sleeper. I always have been. I was the kid at a sleepover who would lie awake for hours after everyone else had gone to sleep. Then,…

For many years, I have made my physical health a top priority. It started in college on a whim. Of all the electives I could choose from, I chose a…

As a child, I often had this sinking feeling. It felt like an emptiness deep inside my body. It was a powerful feeling, and I felt very unsettled by it….