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Author: Todd Neva

10 Posts
Nov 23, 2015August 18, 2021

Three Thanksgivings

Inspirational

November 23, 2015, by Kristin Neva I try to practice gratitude. I have a long list of things for which I am thankful: Being married to my best friend. The…

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Sep 29, 2015August 18, 2021

Miss Joy

Inspirational

September 29, 2015, by Kristin Neva Sara jumped off the court and threw the ball into the basket, winning a round of lightning. She turned to me and smiled, and…

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Sep 7, 2015August 18, 2021

Don’t Rush It

Inspirational

September 7, 2015, by Todd Neva “How does it feel to be six?” Kristin asked Isaac last Monday. “You know, I’m almost seven,” he said. “Oh no, don’t rush it.”…

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Aug 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Be Careful What You’re Thankful For

Suffering

August 11, 2015, by Kristin Neva We’ve had a few rough days. As Todd’s health declines, our old method of transferring him works only some of the time—when his feet aren’t too…

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Aug 5, 2015August 18, 2021

God’s Gift of Ignorance

Life with ALS

August 5, 2015, by Todd Neva I thought my days of eating at The Fitz were over, but I keep finding creative ways to overcome obstacles. In this case, Kristin’s…

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Jun 21, 2015August 18, 2021

Different Dads, Different Gifts

Inspirational

June 21, 2015 by Todd Neva “If you don’t want him to hit you, then don’t smile,” Kristin said after I told Isaac to stop hitting me in the stomach.…

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May 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Let Us Add Eggs

Life with ALS

May 11, 2015, by Todd Neva “I don’t believe your research,” a client at a large food manufacturer said twenty years ago. “The survey shows more people baking from scratch,…

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Apr 26, 2015August 18, 2021

Dreams

Inspirational

April 26, 2015, by Todd Neva I used to fly. If I thought too hard about it, I’d drop to the ground. I simply had to believe I could fly,…

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Mar 3, 2015August 18, 2021

My Social Life Under Four Feet

Inspirational

March 3, 2015, by Todd Neva “What happened to you?” a small voice asked this man whom she met at eye level on a boardwalk at Bond Falls. “I got…

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Dec 20, 2014August 18, 2021

Russian Farmer

Life with ALS

December 20, 2014, by Todd Neva “It reminds me of the Russian farmer,” Kristin would say when things got better after being worse. She doesn’t need to tell the story…

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