Daddy, what happened to her leg?

The number one question I overhear when out in public is “Mommy (or Daddy), what happened to her leg?” When I overhear this I usually look at the kid, smile, and ask them if they’d like to come ask me any questions about my robot leg and point out to them how cool it is.Continue reading "Daddy, what happened to her leg?"

Flying with Prosthetic Legs

As I write this, I’m sitting on a plane flying home after a lovely week with family on Tybee Island for Christmas. This trip required me to go through the regular flying fun – packing, security, boarding the plane, storing luggage, transferring planes (with little time in one instance), and then doing it all againContinue reading "Flying with Prosthetic Legs"

2018 Goal = FULL IRONMAN

Sometimes it's good to take a chance and register for a race you don't know if you'll be able to finish even though it makes you feel nervous, intimidated, and full of self-doubt.  I felt that way with my first half marathon, and then again with my first Half Ironman, and now again as IContinue reading "2018 Goal = FULL IRONMAN"

Adapting & Giving Back – Interview with Craig Towler

For this blog I interviewed Craig Towler, who started an organization called the Amputee Concierge in order to help people find answers to their questions and connect them with resources following limb loss.  I first heard about Craig shortly after the incident that lead to amputation of his legs happened, and was recently connected withContinue reading "Adapting & Giving Back – Interview with Craig Towler"

Believing in Yourself

“If you don’t believe in yourself, neither will anyone else.” This is the quote I chose to include with my senior photo in our high school yearbook a good fourteen years ago, and it’s interesting to reflect back on this concept. I absolutely gain strength through those who believe in me, and I know IContinue reading "Believing in Yourself"