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Inspiration

Tips and tricks on finding inspiration through stories, quotes and bible verses as shared by an inspirational quad amputee who has overcome many challenges.

If you're looking for ways to have an inspired day, this is a great start. Inspiration coming to you in 8 simple steps.
Positivity

How to be Inspired in 8 Simple Steps

ByWendy September 22, 2018June 9, 2025

It’s natural to have periods when we’re feeling down and uninspired. The good news is you can always pull yourself out of that mood. I’ve compiled a list of 8 ideas to help you have…

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Have you wondered how a woman with no hands and prosthetic feet drives a car? This amputee woman shares her story.
Amputee Life

Driving Miss Wendy

ByWendy September 20, 2018June 9, 2025

  Have you ever seen a lady with no hands drive a car? Or get a car door open? What’s it like to drive with no feet? Do I have any special modifications to my…

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Positivity

Save this list for when you need Motivation

ByWendy September 16, 2018June 9, 2025

I  am a huge fan of quotes. They make me think about how I can apply them to my life. The following 20 motivational quotes are my favorites. As we go through them, my goal…

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How I played 20 questions with curious kids, quad amputee sits with preschoolers
Amputee Life

How I Played the 20 Questions Game with Really Curious Kids

ByWendy September 15, 2018June 9, 2025

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
Amputee Life

How Arts and Crafts led to the Lighthouse

ByWendy September 7, 2018June 9, 2025

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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Amputee Life

My Venture into Painting

ByWendy September 3, 2018June 9, 2025

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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Amputee Life

Lessons Learned from my Motorcycle Experience

ByWendy September 2, 2018January 10, 2023

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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Amputee Life

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

ByWendy August 14, 2018June 9, 2025

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 successful…

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