Friday was clinic day and it was a marathon. Mah and I left Hico at 7AM and got back at 5PM. Not how I'd prefer to spend a Friday but we're going to discuss how to approach the day from a different perspective. Instead of complaining about a 6AM alarm, I'm choosing to celebrate that … Continue reading 5.11.22 Serenity Now
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5.3.22 Lou Gehrig Day with the Texas Rangers
Last year was the first annual Lou Gehrig Day celebration. Since the Rangers were on the road and I’m extra, Jennifer and I flew to Denver to celebrate. Thanks to the Hilliard family I got to do a pregame interview with AT&T SportsNet RM and Marc Stout. And thanks to my favorite Morby’s we got … Continue reading 5.3.22 Lou Gehrig Day with the Texas Rangers
4.25.22 Fight ALS Film Festival
Mark your calendars and join us in May for ALS Awareness Month. Register here. Zoom links will be sent out each week. Meetings to discuss each movie are at 7PM CDT on the dates listed below. May 1: So Much So Fast, with a discussion moderated by Carol Hamilton. Carol was inspired by this film … Continue reading 4.25.22 Fight ALS Film Festival
4.4.2022 Beers Without Beards
Say that ten times fast, go ahead, I'll wait. I am PUMPED about attending my first in person event with Her ALS Story. Y'all met them when we got the Trailblazer award, remember? Oh, and you can watch our panels and award here. Man, I love in person events, and beer through a straw, and … Continue reading 4.4.2022 Beers Without Beards
2.12.22 Birthday
Birthday’s are the best. I’ve always enjoyed planning and gathering family and friends to celebrate each year. This year my big plan was to congregate the masses for my diagnosis day on 1.20.22 and go more low key for my birthday. God had other plans for both events. The week of my diagnosis day I … Continue reading 2.12.22 Birthday
2.2.22 Trailblazers
First I want to invite you to join me on Tuesday, February 8th from 10-1 CST for a truly inspiring conversation. Register HERE for free and you’ll definitely see a familiar face. Her ALS Story is receiving The Jaci and Alex Hermstad Trailblazer Award during this event. “Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) afflicts both genders, yet … Continue reading 2.2.22 Trailblazers
1.31.22 Rams and Bengals, Oh My!
If you picked the Cincinnati Bengals to go to the Super Bowl, well I hope you won some money. The rest of us will just have to buy squares and hope for the best. Boards 1&2 went quick and 3 is filling up. How many boards can we sell out before February 13th? $10 per … Continue reading 1.31.22 Rams and Bengals, Oh My!
1.10.22 New Faces
Y’all know how much I love my devices, so much so that they each have been assigned affectionate names. Unfortunately we have had to retire some of the crowd favorites as this disease continues to progress. Let’s meet a couple of our old faithfuls, shall we? Phil was a great companion. Named after my favorite … Continue reading 1.10.22 New Faces
1.3.22 Transparency
Hey y’all, Happy New Year! I’ve always enjoyed new beginnings, the mental exercise of setting goals and plans to make this year better than the last. I used to be devoted to a daily planner, writing out todo lists and marking off weekends for celebrations. I never went as far as stickers or special markers … Continue reading 1.3.22 Transparency
11.2.21 Team SunnyStrong 2021
Saturday was the best day in the history of ever. Y’all showed up in the greatest way and kept Hico in the spotlight. We started the day with the ALS Texas Opening Ceremony which can be viewed here Then the Mayor of Hico started off the walk with a shotgun start. Last year we glazed … Continue reading 11.2.21 Team SunnyStrong 2021
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