Read My Personal Account of Life With Spina Bifida
“Well, I think that’s about the last of it,” I told Papa. “Now, remember, dogs, cats, and trash. And have fun,” Papa replied. “Son, I wish you were going with us,” Mom says. “Nah. I’ll be fine. Those boats have small bathrooms. I’ll enjoy being alone. I don’t want to see anyone for two weeks.…
Read MoreWe arrived home, and I immediately went to bed. The next morning I took “Tommy and Otis” for a well-deserved ride in the truck. Out in the Country, you never know what you’ll see.I’ve seen everything from Pigs that have gotten out of their pen to Horses. Yesterday, I saw the latter. I was driving…
Read MoreA foggy morning in the Great Smoky Mountains. I can’t even see Mt. LeConte, which stands right before the Cabin. A shadow of the Tram can be seen as it passes by overhead.Birds Chirp.Chipmunks chase each other around on the ground.Squirrels chase each other up in the trees.However, I haven’t seen a Bear in days.…
Read MoreThe Mountains were calling. We had a late start headed to Gatlinburg today. I asked Mom what time we left, and she said, “11:30 AM, I think.”I didn’t argue.I think it was more like 1 PM CST. We got on Highway 160 and headed toward Oneonta, Alabama, to get on the interstate.About 25 miles into…
Read MoreI took my truck for its annual oil change. Yes. It was a few miles over the recommended mileage.While there, I spoke with an 82-year-old man that was a card, I tell ya. He was a card.I’d like to write about him today, but some things I can’t write “Hot,” and he and his story…
Read MoreToday was Decoration’s Day at our Family Cemetery. I arrived close to Sundown.Two Cousins and one Great Aunt were there when I pulled up.We hugged, talked, and realized that the four of us had met there at the same time last year. As the name suggests, “Decoration Day” is a day for the family to…
Read MoreThe day began as usual.As of late, my Spina Bifida nerve pain has been extremely painful in the mornings. Maybe it’s the changing of the Season. I took “The Dawgs,” “Tommy,” and “Otis” for a nice drive this morning. For the day, I have a trip to the family cemetery planned.Me, Mom, and two of…
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