Mini-Series Description It is so hard to believe that it has already been one month since Kass and I welcomed our twin boys to this world. It’s even harder to believe that, if Kass had gone to full term, these boys would still be sitting comfortably in her womb. July 4th marked month one spentContinueContinue reading “Reflecting on My First Month as a Disabled Dad, Part 3”
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Reflecting on My First Month as a Disabled Dad, Part 2
Josh and his wife celebrate one month since the arrival of their twin boys, reflecting on the challenges of early parenthood and disability. After emotional hospital experiences, including Kass’s post-surgery recovery, they navigate life with their newborns in a Special Care Nursery. They anticipate their transition home, filled with mixed emotions.
Reflecting on My First Month as a Disabled Dad, Part 1
The author reflects on the emotional whirlwind of welcoming twin boys, Brody and Bennett, born prematurely at 34 weeks. The post details the chaotic yet joyful experience of their birth, the challenges faced in the NICU, and the author’s journey through parenthood, disability, and the deep bond forming with his sons during this time.
World Art Day: Fostering Creativity
On World Art Day, I reflect on my artistic journey, from childhood creativity to becoming a professional graphic designer after my spinal injury. Celebrating art’s subjective nature, I now guide my niece and nephew in digital art, fostering their creativity and imagination. I encourage everyone to take a moment to create.
Alive-versary Year 9
The author reflects on their transformative journey since their “Alive Day” nine years ago, emphasizing resilience and the value of daily miracles. They express gratitude for love, friendship, and modern medicine, as they prepare to welcome twin boys after a successful IVF process. The piece highlights perseverance, hope, and embracing life’s challenges.
All I Want For Christmas
The author reflects on the significance of Christmas and the impact of their long-distance relationship with his wife. By merging family traditions, creating shared ornaments, and prioritizing time together during holidays, they built a strong bond. After a decade of Christmases together, gratitude for their enduring love remains central to their holiday spirit.
Alive-versary Year 6
6 years… 2,190 days since I walked past the wrong end of a .45 hollow point. Six years of some of my highest highs and certainly some of my lowest lows. Days, weeks, months and years slowly starting to blur together. My wheelchair starting to become just another decision that I make each morning. StartingContinueContinue reading “Alive-versary Year 6”
My Top Ten Impactful Films as a Quadriplegic
Warning: proceed with caution, spoilers ahead. I will mark the movie spoilers with a red font if you want to skip them. Number 1: “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot” This movie is on Amazon prime video and is an extremely well put together biopic following the life and trials of Portland cartoonistContinueContinue reading “My Top Ten Impactful Films as a Quadriplegic”
To Bits & Pieces – 7.3.22
To start this one off, we’re going to have to take it all the way back to 2015. I had just started talking to this girl from back home. She was beautiful and we had incredible conversation. I remember her birthday was approaching and I wanted to get her something but I wanted to keepContinueContinue reading “To Bits & Pieces – 7.3.22”
Memories
Time is such a strange concept. Just a unit of measurement while we spin around a giant flaming ball of gas. Sometimes I wish more than anything it would speed up and sometimes I wish more than anything that it would slow down. But somehow it keeps on flying. I will preface this post byContinueContinue reading “Memories”