Thoughts
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Paying it forward
This past weekend, Jessica and I volunteered at Polish Fest. When we were selling tickets, we saw something awesome.
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Blood Donor Day
Today is World Blood Donor Day. I want to take a moment to thank all the unsung heroes who have donated their blood.
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I spent an afternoon in Namine’s wheels
I learned a lot while on a “wheel run” with Namine.
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In loving memory of Henri Landwirth
The founder of Give Kids The World Village has passed away.
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Death is not escape
I’ve noticed a trend in responses after a celebrity passes away, and I don’t like it.
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Livestreaming is great for medically fragile kids
When you can’t get to church, church can come to you online.
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A bittersweet Christmas wish
We spent an evening over at Jessica’s sisters’ to celebrate a couple birthdays. (Happy birthday, sweetie!) There are some steps up into where they live, so I did what I usually do: I carried Namine up in her wheelchair.
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On parking and accessibility
The mindset of accessibility, and consideration for those that need it, has a long way to go.
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Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, and I’d like you to consider donating to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
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Cute baby movies hurt to watch
There were two animated movies, released pretty closely together, which center around babies in one way or another: Storks and Boss Baby. On the surface, they are fun stories around the cuteness and silliness of babies. But for parents like us, there is a darkness in the reminder that not everything has a happy ending.
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State Fair accessibility
This was prompted by our recent trip to the State Fair, but it applies to anyone who labels their services accessible without considering whether or not they truly are.
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Unintentional heartbreak
Today Facebook reminded me that a loved one is dead.