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Tips, hacks and inspiring stories of what amputee life looks like as told by a quad amputee, who proves that life does go on after amputation.

How I Played the 20 Questions Game with Really Curious Kids
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How I Played the 20 Questions Game with Really Curious Kids

ByWendy September 15, 2018November 24, 2020

Kids see a big question mark when they see me. I imagine most adults do too. I would certainly wonder “What happened?,” and “Are they alright?” But really curious kids come from a whole different…

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How Arts and Crafts led to the Lighthouse
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How Arts and Crafts led to the Lighthouse

ByWendy September 7, 2018November 24, 2020

I mentioned that I enjoy crafts, but that is something that is very challenging for me. What that really means is that I get an idea and another family member, usually Megan, has to put…

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My Venture into Painting
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My Venture into Painting

ByWendy September 3, 2018November 24, 2020

What does this quad amputee and Vincent Van Gogh have in common? We’re both artists. Just kidding. I’m a wanna-be artist. My talent is very limited but recently, Michael, Megan and I took on the…

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Lessons Learned from my Motorcycle Experience
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Lessons Learned from my Motorcycle Experience

ByWendy September 2, 2018July 18, 2020

There I was speeding down the street at 25 crazy miles an hour. The wind blew against my face and surprisingly, not a single bug had intimately introduced itself to my face. I was on…

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A Son is a Son Until he Takes Him a Wife
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A Son is a Son Until he Takes Him a Wife

ByWendy August 29, 2018November 24, 2020

In my previous post I spoke of our trip to Missouri, where our youngest son Matthew was getting married to his true love, Samantha. I didn’t want to leave out the most important part, the…

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The Blessings of Traveling with Disabilities
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The Blessings of Traveling with Disabilities

ByWendy August 29, 2018June 2, 2020

It’s such an exciting time. Our youngest child, Matt is getting married. Matthew moved to Missouri when his brother Mike, was stationed there while serving in the US Air Force. What I thought was a…

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The Most Useful Things Amputees Need (That Others Forget About)
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The Most Useful Things Amputees Need (That Others Forget About)

ByWendy August 14, 2018August 18, 2020

What are the best, most useful things that amputees need?   Amputee stories are always so inspiring.  As a quad amputee, I read them to search for ideas.  I’m looking for tips and tricks for…

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Handicapped Bathrooms & Parking Spaces
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Handicapped Bathrooms & Parking Spaces

ByWendy August 10, 2018November 24, 2020

  How do you feel about using a handicapped bathroom stall or parking in a handicapped parking space? Before I needed to use them, I don’t believe that I gave it much thought, especially the…

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Cowgirl Hats & Goofy Waves
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Cowgirl Hats & Goofy Waves

ByWendy August 9, 2018November 24, 2020

  It wouldn’t be summer without a night out at a live music concert.  This is something that Megan and I love to do together.  Our favorite outdoor venue is real close to home.  So…

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Big Tater Takes on the Pemi
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Big Tater Takes on the Pemi

ByWendy August 6, 2018June 2, 2020

  I should start by reminding you that my daughter’s nickname for me is Big Tater. I’m still not sure why, but the name stuck. I now reciprocate this term of endearment by calling her…

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