Stories of Resilience

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  • I'm Normal

    I'm Normal

    By: Jenny Wenke My life changed when I was almost five years old. I had meningitis that at first was not recognized. As the doctor finally realized what it was, I was sent to the hospital immediately.It took several weeks for the antibiotics to kick in and I have very few memories of this time be... View Post
  • No Excuses

    No Excuses

    By: Valarie Robbins Mother, grandmother, Catholic, counselor, and avid reader. These are just a few words to describe me. Oh yes, and a person with a disability. Some might say I buried the lead. I say I led with what is most important. I thought everyone did, until a couple of years back. When I... View Post