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Tribute to My Mom on Mother’s Day

May 12, 2019
6 min

Tribute to My Mom on Mother’s Day

My Mom A few weeks ago, my caregiver Amy left her position for a new adventure…motherhood! I did not have to worry about who was going to take care of me during her hours because of one person…my mom. When Amy left, my mom’s care giving hours greatly increased and over the past few weeks. I have watched her juggle my needs, my brother’s needs, her second job, my blog, her pets and helping others. Anyone familiar with my mom, knows she is a behind the scenes, behind the cam

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Water Skiing With The Lynzay Legois Free Water Skiing Club.

Aug 29, 2018
4 min

Water Skiing With The Lynzay Legois Free Water Skiing Club.

Ready to go! One of the many benefits of owning and authoring Come Roll With Me is meeting inspirational people. I am inspired daily by ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I recently featured Brianna, a TBI Thriver. This summer Brianna has inspired me to push my comfort zone. Brianna’s mom invited us to join her for an activity I never thought possible…Water Skiing! When I was a kid, I lived on Lake Wausau. My summers were filled with boating, tubing and swimming

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Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Jul 14, 2018
4 min

Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

When I was growing up, I spent a great deal of time in Nokomis and Tomahawk, WI. My family had land in Nokomis and we enjoyed many family weekends in the northwoods. Sadly, I have not been up there for the past number of years. One thing I remembered on the drive to our land was passing by the Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe. I was feeling nostalgic a few weeks ago, so I decided to take a mini road trip to grab some ice cream with my caregiver, Amy. On our way! I love car rides

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House Sitting: A Caregiver’s Vacation

Jul 1, 2018
7 min

House Sitting: A Caregiver’s Vacation

I am honored to have been asked once again to be a guest blogger for Come Roll With Me. With Summer in full swing, I thought vacationing as a caregiver would be the perfect topic. Vacations are a precious commodity for caregivers. For some, they are unreachable fantasies. Finding adequate and qualified respite workers is a difficult and sometimes impossible task. However, for many finances are the major obstacle. Caregiving is financially draining. As a single mom and p

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Health Benefits of Gardening

Jun 7, 2018
3 min

Health Benefits of Gardening

Shopping for plants Snow and ice was my window view a little over a month ago! Hard to believe, isn’t it? Today the sun is shining and I am looking at my garden box outside my window. Looking for a natural way to stay fit this summer? Gardening could be your answer! There are many health benefits to gardening, including physical and mental. Exercise Gardens are nature’s gym! Bending, twisting, stretching and lifting all happen in the act of gardening. However, even tho

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Special Olympics: Eddie’s Story

May 17, 2018
5 min

Special Olympics: Eddie’s Story

Eddie with his winning ribbons Last weekend I ventured to Merrill, WI to watch my friend, Eddie as he competed in the Special Olympics. It was a beautiful day for the event, sunny and warm! Eddie completed in 3 events: 1500 Meter Run, Relay Race and the Running Long Jump. History of Special Olympics Eunice Kennedy Shiver (sister of John F. Kennedy) founded the Special Olympics on July 20, 1968. After witnessing the unfair treatment of cognitively disabled children, Eunice d

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Birthday Wish

Mar 31, 2018
5 min

Birthday Wish

When I was a kid, the most important thing about celebrating my birthday was all the Hoopla. You know…the cake, candles, gifts…basically, the whole shebang! However, as I became an adult, my outlook started to change. I grew out of the whole birthday party scene. Don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating with my friends and family. I guess I outgrew the need for the spotlight. So this year, for my birthday I am having a party! Say What?!! Didn’t I just say I outgrew the w

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Twigs Beverage Museum and Gift Shop

Mar 12, 2018
3 min

Twigs Beverage Museum and Gift Shop

I had a serious case of spring fever and a road trip was in order. However, my wallet was not cooperating! CP not only restricts my mobility, it restricts my income opportunities. As I work on projects for future income, I live by the motto “Money can’t buy you happiness”. However, I had to scratch that itch to venture out on the open road. The cure was not too far from my home town. Twigs Beverage Museum not only helped me beat the winter blues, it was gentle on my wallet!

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Chang Garden Weston: A Family Owned Gem

Feb 22, 2018
4 min

Chang Garden Weston: A Family Owned Gem

Standing outside with Nee and Gumpy Family is not an important thing. It is everything ~Michael J Fox Spending time with family is always my favorite thing to do. I was so excited to find out my Valentine’s Day would not be spent as a lonely bachelor! My grandparents, my brother and my mom would be joining me for a day of fun and excellent food! A visit to the latest exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum would begin our day of fun. I was given the honor of selec

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Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Feb 12, 2018
4 min

Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Typically this is a day for sweethearts to shower each other with romantic gestures and gifts. For those without a fat wallet, Valentine’s Day can be an issue. It is also challenging for those without sweethearts! I happen to fall into both categories! However, I like to use this day to show my appreciation to those I love. Of course, this still leaves me with the tight budget issue! As I brainstormed ideas for how to celebrate Valentine’s

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Friendships for Teens and Young Adults With Disabilities

Jan 21, 2018
7 min

Friendships for Teens and Young Adults With Disabilities

I belong to several Facebook groups which support individuals with disabilities or their families. Recently, I have read a few posts that I can relate to. Many addressed the issue of teen and young adults with disabilities struggling to form and maintain friendships. I can relate to these struggles. However, there are many ways to overcome this obstacle. When I graduated from high school, I found many of my friendships fading away. My high school buddies went on to colle

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2017: Year in Review

Dec 31, 2017
3 min

2017: Year in Review

Tonight I will scratch one more item off my Bucket List, I will be venturing out to ring in New Years Eve. As I reflect back on 2017 and look forward to 2018, I feel so blessed! Along the way, I had many incredible experiences and met wonderful people along the way. 2017 was a year of growth for me as a person and a blogger. When I started out blogging, my goal was to review places I visited based on accessibility. I planned on eating good food, drinking a beer or two and

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Rotary Winter Wonderland

Dec 22, 2017
3 min

Rotary Winter Wonderland

Rotary Winter Wonderland showers you with brillant holiday lights! This year I am on a quest to find new holiday traditions to share with friends and family. This past Sunday, I added the Rotary Winter Wonderland to my list of Christmas events to check out. This spectacular light show is set up at the Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield, Wi and runs from November 24th through December 31st. The Wonderland is open from 5pm to 9pm. My mom, Eddie and I loaded into George Blue Thunder

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Christmas Cabaret Concert at the Conservatory

Dec 15, 2017
6 min

Christmas Cabaret Concert at the Conservatory

Growing up I always looked forward to Christmas. Friends and family gathered at our decorated home throughout the entire holiday season. We would search out the perfect tree with a saw in hand. Miles of delicious food, laughter and chaos filled our holiday table. Unfortunately, my past few Christmases have lacked many of those things. This year my mom and I have made an effort to bring back the Christmas Spirit. Last week, we added the Christmas Cabaret Concert at the C

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Holiday Parade: Wausau 2017

Dec 9, 2017
5 min

Holiday Parade: Wausau 2017

The holiday season is in full swing. Spending time with family and friends is one of my favorite parts of this time of year. I even love the snow! Every year I make a point to put the Wausau Holiday Parade on my winter bucket list. This year was no exception. For the past several years, my friend, Randy, has joined me for the holiday parade. Instead of our usual spot by Marathon Park, this year we headed downtown. My mom and our cousins joined us this year too. The cre

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Caregivers

Dec 1, 2017
5 min

Holiday Gift Ideas for Caregivers

In the US, 29% of aduts are family caregivers. Caregivers face many challenges, especially during the holiday season. Non-caregivers face a huge challenge during the holiday season, buying gifts for caregivers! Hunter asked me, his mom and caregiver, to offer a few helpful holiday gift ideas for the caregiver on your list. Hunter’s blog, Gift Ideas for Adults With Disabiltiies, offers many excellent ideas. Ironically, many of those suggestions are also excellent holiday g

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Apple Picking at Rock Ridge Orchard

Nov 2, 2017
4 min

Apple Picking at Rock Ridge Orchard

Apple picking at Rock Ridge Orchard Another Fall Bucket List item checked off…apple picking at Rock Ridge Orchard! Apple picking is a seasonal tradition for many Wisconsinites. I have been to Helene’s Hilltop Apple Orchard a few times, but I never actually picked the apples myself. The new, improved Hunter is spreading his wings, or arms in this case, to try new and exciting things! Now I would not put the actual act of apple picking in the exciting category, but it was an

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Autumn Destination: Corn Maze

Oct 25, 2017
4 min

Autumn Destination: Corn Maze

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryTENAMEN #CollectiveBias The perfect pick Whether you call it autumn or fall, the third season of the year is one of my favorites! I look forward to the crisp air, changing leaves, trick-or-treat, corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Autumn activities bring together family and friends. However, living with cerebral palsy brings challenges during this season. “Ears to Autum

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Off-Season Visit to Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield, WI.

Oct 14, 2017
3 min

Off-Season Visit to Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield, WI.

Wildwood Zoo Main Entrance Sign The first eight years of my life were spent in Milwaukee, WI. The last several years I lived blocks from the Milwaukee zoo. Going to the zoo was one of my favorite activities. Since moving to Wausau, I have not been to a zoo. Recently, my mom and I took a road trip to Marshfield to check out the Wildwood Zoo. One of the obstacles for wheelchair users is crowds. It is frustrating to navigate without running over a few toes. Additionally, c

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Beer & Bacon Festival: A Wheelchair Friendly Event

Sep 26, 2017
4 min

Beer & Bacon Festival: A Wheelchair Friendly Event

Bacon and Cheese Kabob Photo Credit: Sara Wolfe This past Saturday, Wausau Events hosted their second annual Beer & Bacon Festival at Fern Island. Rolling up to a beer and bacon buffet extravaganza, is there a better way for this Cheesehead to spend a warm September day? I think not! So, of course, I budgeted for tickets this month! This year I went with my friend (and caregiver), Randy. We met Randy’s wife, Diane, and his son, Seth there. Outdoor festivals by nature are

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