Category Archives: Hope While You Cope
We are thrilled to share some big changes with you regarding Hope Heals. As we have referenced since the beginning of this year, the 5th anniversary of the stroke seemed the perfect time to debut some totally new ideas, new … Continue reading →
Thankfully Spring seems to have sprung, though it has seemed a bit tentative. Perhaps it’s scared that some lingering remnants of the long, cold winter will try and snuff it out. Admittedly, we’ve felt the same way–trying to fully jump … Continue reading →
As we anticipate a wonderful Easter morning gathering with family and church family at the Hollywood Bowl, we are awash with memories of being at this particular place on this particular day for over 7 years now. One of the … Continue reading →
Last week, Jay and I sat in the exam room of the world famous Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA where I have been going for nearly 5 years now. Before I saw my actual corneal specialist, my vision was … Continue reading →
A few days ago, I had a follow-up appointment with my vocal cord surgeon. Honestly, I think he is extremely good at what he does (ok, like the best out there), but let’s just say his clinical bedside manner and … Continue reading →
One of the new, exciting projects we have in the works for Hope Heals in the coming months is a project that has been stirring in our heads and in our hearts for quite a while now…a short film telling our story, … Continue reading →
I’ve had a few weeks now to process my big appointments from a few weeks ago – all the doctors’ info/advice/insight. First, I must tell you what I forgot to tell you in light of the aneurysm news. In the same week I visited Dr. … Continue reading →
On Tuesday I had my annual MRI exam (major “unlike”) and then yesterday I had my follow-up with results from Dr. Gonzales. For those who haven’t been reading from early on, Dr. G was the brave surgeon (and guardian-angel/Holy-Spirit-inspired-genius!!!) who performed my … Continue reading →
Many of you heard Joni Eareckson Tada’s radio program about my story that aired last week. It was so touching to hear from folks all over the country that heard the program and were moved to contact me. If you did … Continue reading →
After over 2 years of annoying the city, we were granted our very own handicap parking space in front of our house! This means Jay can pull up and simply help James and I up to the front door. {you … Continue reading →