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Mt. Airy – Day 1

By pwsadmin / July 20, 2021 / Comments Off on Mt. Airy – Day 1

—The Mayberry Motor Inn – Day 1— We have arrived at “The Mayberry Motor Inn” in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. I quickly went to the front desk, signed in, and backed our vehicle up to the door of our room for easy unloading. Within 30 minutes, we were unpacked and felt right at home. The…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Mt. Airy Trip – Day 1

By pwsadmin / July 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Mt. Airy Trip – Day 1

We made our way to Dandridge, TN., today. I know that’s where we are because I asked my phone, “Okay, Google, Where am I?”My Smartphone replied, “You’re in Dandridge, TN.” We left the house around 10 AM CST, headed as close to Mt. Airy, NC., as we could get before wearing ourselves out. —Apparently, that…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Space Shuttle Challenger

By pwsadmin / July 5, 2021 / Comments Off on Space Shuttle Challenger

—The Space Shuttle Challenger— On January 28th, 1986, Mom, Nana, and I gathered around the TV to watch the launch of the space shuttle “Challenger.” I had broken my leg in two places while riding my BMX bike and had to stay home and get homeschooled for six weeks.My instructor had left for the day,…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida and The Outhouse

By pwsadmin / July 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Spina Bifida and The Outhouse

Being born with Spina Bifida, I wore a diaper for a good bit of my life.As a result, my restroom usage was a lot different than most other people.Meaning I don’t use the restroom in the same manner others do. I admit that I was born in the age of indoor plumbing.That’s what I got…

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