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Category: Inspirational

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Nov 28, 2016August 18, 2021

Some Dreams Don’t Die

Inspirational

November 28, 2016, by Todd Neva Since she was a child, she’s wanted to be a writer — an author — and not just an author of a memoir, but…

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Oct 15, 2016August 18, 2021

I’m In! Thank You.

Inspirational

 October 15, 2016, by Todd Neva What a way to celebrate my 46th birthday. First, let’s start with recognizing that I made it to 46. Diagnosed at age 39 with…

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Jun 22, 2016August 18, 2021

Mr. Mayor

Inspirational

I am Mr. Mayor. Isaac places a Lego minifigure in my useless, supinated palm. I announce, “Hello, Lego City.” (Hear in your mind Robin Williams’s voice from Good Morning, Vietnam.) Play begins, usually…

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Jun 10, 2016August 18, 2021

I’ve Lived to See My Son’s Graduation

Inspirational

June 11, 2016, by Todd Neva In our memoir Heavy, Kristin described a dream she had months following my ALS diagnosis on June 11, 2010. “God called to me and said,…

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Apr 18, 2016August 18, 2021

The Long Haul

Inspirational, Suffering

April 18, 2016, by Kristin Neva My faith is shaken when I’m sleep-deprived. Immobile in bed, Todd’s joints ache, and he calls me to turn him. I wake in the…

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Mar 24, 2016August 18, 2021

White Suit Pink Shirt

Inspirational

March 24, 2016, by Todd Neva Kristin’s father, David Edward Siirtola, passed away a couple days ago. This photo epitomizes who he was, although he only wore that suit once…

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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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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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