A Tribute to My Parents, My Biggest Encouragers

On November 10th, 1929, Addison Schultz and Millicent McLaughlin, my parents, were married in Kingston, New York. Although they have passed away, they are still in my thoughts each and every day. Total, unconditional acceptance My parents fully accepted me from the moment I was born.  They saw my severe deformities, looked past them and raised me as a normal child – allowing me to experience life, find my limitations…

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Breakthrough: The Letter That Opened My Eyes

In day to day life, it is normal to label ourselves by what we perceive. You develop a sense of your limitations and your potential. But what happens when a close friend associates you with a characteristic or label you’ve never considered? I received the letter below from a friend of mine and I found myself challenging my own perceptions and thinking about how others view me. A letter from…

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