Broken Lives Matter

Dear friends. Summer is lingering, at least here in the Midwest. I'm reminded how nice the sand feels on bare feet, and how much it means for the Disabled to be included in the day to day joys of summer activities. Why shouldn't we all enjoy a beach?  <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMisaOnWheels%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0b9QRjXQCKfaJf6MoCFZ3tsFWyPP5t6aGkNscVBoE5absinXC4Kik29h2dP2TkBqSl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe>

From the Facebook Reels of Michael Kutcher:   https://www.facebook.com/stories/109715777626156/UzpfSVNDOjE4NzQzNDU0MjY0MjI4NTc=/?view_single=1

 Hello Lovelies!      I feel called upon. Let's number the ways to love, and expound on the feelings behind, this quote that clearly resonates with many. Not to mention send a little love to the very one who said it, son of a political candidate.      In my humble opinion, this child, who struggles with challenges I was unable to find details of, has also in one moment restored a sense of wonder and appreciation for human effort in this world. It's an appreciation that I think has been very much overshadowed and even belittled in the world today, as if it were childish and something to malign.       Why shouldn't  we stand in admiration of this simple yet profound statement, no matter who said it? There are those in this country who mock simplicity and disregard the statements of the disabled, preferring to stay in their bubble of "these people are different and therefore inferior." On the contrary, it is these pure souls and kind hearts willing to see the world f

Context: "Hymmne a l'amour" is Paris' National Anthem You guys! Check out what happened in France, this gorgeous day before the Opening Ceremonies commence on the Seine this evening:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1438108896833025 According to a little Google Translate-sleuthing, the rough interpretation is this: "Kevin Piette, paraplegic since an accident, made history by carrying the Olympic flame with his exoskeleton" I could not be more excited! A torch-bearer in the able Olympics, and not even the Para-Olympics--displaying openly that persistence is key:) Of course I'm not denigrating what the athletes in the Para-Olympics do, or how important those Games are to sports everywhere. However, how cool is it that the "regular" Olympics are recognizing that an athlete is an athlete, a man is a man--regardless of the challenges he faces? Had to share this timely gem with all of you; it will inspire me  throughout these coming Games of the "

Look what they're doing at Mary Free Bed! It's a great way to get kids sweating and smiling in the sun, getting some fun exercise. And I imagine the kids not in a wheelchair are learning a lot about patience and compassion as well:)   https://www.facebook.com/stories/105480941615842/UzpfSVNDOjQ3NTQzODU4MTc5ODU0Mg==/?view_single=1

Good Afternoon, Lovelies, Lately I've seen a lot of evidence that the world is waking up. They see how my community can contribute to society, and they celebrate it. It's a far, far cry from just five years ago when I despaired of us ever being seen. A case in point of this new reality is a post I scrolled past on Facebook. Right there for the world to see, praising the purity and honesty in this world that is often anything but. Beginning to use Uber was indeed, for me, a giant leap outside of my comfort zone. The kindness of my drivers has taken the anxiety mostly out of the equation! Indeed, last time I rode in a "stranger's" car, they were sweet, and even ten minutes early! I have also learned that Uber strives to be an amazingly inclusive company! I thought perhaps the perks ended with benefits to riders with disabilities only, but this sign proves that they make concessions for drivers with disabilities as well. I couldn't love the added bit about music