Bullet journals are interesting when you have so much to say but only have a little time to write. My life has winter happenings whirlwind of gratitude and challenges, and I’m putting out fires while trying to make life meaningful. So here is what I’ve been doing for the last month and a half. Perhaps you’re facing similar challenges, so please know you are never alone. I’m praying for all of you and asking the same in return. Gratitude Challenges We can work on these and keep making the best of each day.
Author: Jessica Grono
Jessica Grono
Jessica Grono is a special education teacher, public speaker and writer. She is former Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania. She plays goalie for Philadelphia Flyers PowerPlay! Jessica is happily married with two children. She has cerebral palsy.
If you’re like me, you search every accessibility of Walt Disney Parks available for planning a trip to Disney World while having a disability. I have athetoid mixed cerebral palsy. I can’t walk, transfer, feed, or do other things. Planning is essential, but there are some things that you have no control over and need to navigate once you get there. The week before I left, I became sick with an upper respiratory infection that lasted forever. It was just something we needed to work through. However, there are several things that you can control. Here are accessibility of Walt…
Friendship isn’t easy when you have a disability. For some, sure, friendships are easy. However, many I talk to have difficulty. I believe it’s because people who have disabilities can’t just take off or go places quickly, or people think it’s a more complicated ordeal than it is. Nevertheless, I cherish the genuine friendships that I do have. Today I remember my childhood into my teen years best friend. I remember her today because it would have been her birthday. Sadly, she died several years ago, but she’s always on my mind. We were both six years old and in…
My friend informed me that it was a don’t quit day. Today is for precisely new year’s resolutions. So many abandon about mid-January or feel defeated and need to return to their resolutions. I’m here to inspire you not to give up on those goals. I could improve my resolutions. But, unfortunately, I have not kept up on the Catechism of the year or Bible in-a-year podcasts. Yet, despite what I didn’t do, I have accomplished resolutions. Determination and focus on the outcome motivate me to do it. Reading is one of my resolutions. I bought a new Kindle and…
Congratulations on your pregnancy and having cerebral palsy! You are now a parent and entering the best journey of your life.No; it will not all be easy, but sharing your love will always be easy. I have a rare cerebral palsy of athetoid/spastic mixed quadriplegia. My body is one hundred percent affected by it. No escaping cerebral palsy any day or night. God wants me here. I wasn’t breathing immediately after birth. Several moments passed, and several doctors were ready to call my time of death. A doctor happened to be in the hallway and gave CPR another chance. I…
Chocolate chip cookies are the best. However, there is nothing like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. The taste is delicious, but the oatmeal helps keep you full. Like chocolate chip cookies, the key is to add a significant amount of chocolate chips. The chocolate chips keep you coming back for more. Also, do not overbake. Keep the timer a lesser amount, and you’ll have cookies that are just perfect. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup white sugar Two eggs Two teaspoons of vanilla extract One ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda…
Time for a change and to enjoy life. How were your Christmas and New Year’s? These holidays are full of busy activities! We had a great December and looked ahead to a new year. A Christmas present that we gave was a trip to Disney World! We are sending our daughter with the school band/chorus. We decided to take our son as well. I’m looking forward to it, and you’ll read some blogs about our planning and trip. If you’ve been a reader of mine, you know that I like making resolutions. I like goals and achieving my goals. So…
The cookies are delicious! What is your favorite? Most of us have one favorite type of cookie. Christmas is the time to bake cookies. It’s a tradition in families. Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie? My favorite cookie is the chocolate chip cookie or oatmeal chocolate chip. I love the smell and the glorious taste. I want to make cookies, but since I’m physically unable to, I make them with my children. Laura used to be more into baking cookies, but she’s so busy now that she has no time. Jason and I use frozen cookie dough, and we…
In the beginning, God existed, which means so did Jesus. Being Catholic or Christian may seem like it’s getting more complex. Society frowns against moral law and pushes Jesus further away. I’ve moved Jesus away at certain times in my life. However, I learned that following Jesus made my life easier and happier. We all have had difficult times and prayed to God. Sometimes His answers are clear and quick. Yet, sometimes it seems like there needs to be an answer. Unanswered prayers can feel discouraged and disconnected from God. However, the true miracle is in the works without realizing…
How was your Thanksgiving? The day can go quickly; before you know it, it is over. Our Thanksgiving went well but small. However, no matter how small, I’m thankful for who I have around the table. I’m also grateful for those who couldn’t be with us. My friend, an attendant, came to dress me and feed me breakfast. I appreciate my care attendants because of much independence. After being ready, Jason and I watched Thanksgiving parades. I switched between three channels. When they ended, I got out of my wheelchair and did a few things on my iPad. We ate…