We might not think about how often we use shortcuts for everyday conversations. If you use an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device like I do, you might streamline what you want to say. For non-AAC users, it is like texting. You know what you want to say, but you know there is only a… Continue reading Everyday conversations and shortcuts
My brother’s graduation My brother is a high school graduate and I couldn’t be prouder…oh, wait, that is what my mom would say. I truly am proud of my younger brother for graduating. My younger brother is awesome and I am proud to call him my friend. Through nerf sword fights and surgeries, he has… Continue reading Summer
Football/Soccer My dad and I got last minute tickets and went to Allianz Field to watch Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo. We won 1-0. It’s great to be able to do more stuff now that I’m in my fourth week after the surgery. It was too late to purchase parking online (all looked sold… Continue reading A couple things
According to the Arc Minnesota “the 2% provider tax on health care services is the main source of funding for the Health Care Access Fund, which contributes nearly $450 million to Medical Assistance in Minnesota. The provider tax is scheduled to expire or “sunset” at the end of 2019, which would leave a hole of more… Continue reading Time to Act in Minnesota
Hey there, I’m BACK! Stopped taking the heavy-duty pain meds so have been able to get up to my computer again. What did I miss most? Writing. I love to crank the music and write. I’m working on a new novel now about a young woman who has cerebral palsy and her friend who is… Continue reading Quick update from ME
Guest post by Mom (Kris Schulze) Justin had his followup visit with his surgeon on Friday and all is looking good. We ended up removing part of the cast to be able to see the incision. So, now he has a cast over his entire foot since it was the only way to recast the… Continue reading Day 10
Written by Mom (Kris Schulze) Justin's surgery on Friday went well. Both of his big toes have been straightened out - 3 pins in his left toe and cut the tendons, 2 in his right and didn't cut the tendons. The doctor wants to try to keep the pins in until the end of June.… Continue reading Recovering
Here are 8 things to know when you go into surgery: Don’t eat or drink after the hospital tells you. For me – that means no food or drink after 10:30 pm on Thursday. My caregiving team (i.e. mom and dad) should bring a book because they have to wait while I’m in surgery. Mom,… Continue reading 8 things to know
Perfect paradise, tearing at the seams. - Imagine Dragons One of my favorite bands, Imagine Dragons, has this line in Bad Liar. When the song came out, I was in a place of pain and this helped me forget. This was actually last fall and the pain has been at a steady 6 with jumps… Continue reading Tearing at the seams
Amazing concert on Wednesday at the Varsity Theater! Can't even describe how awesome this concert was! The pictures say it all - this band is energizing and exciting. After the last song, the band threw t-shirts, drumsticks, guitar picks, and sheet music out to the crowd. The lead singer, Aimee, saw me and brought me… Continue reading The Interrupters up close
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