Dreams
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,…
A Little Miracle
April 19, 2015 by Kristin “That was ideal!” “I wouldn’t say that.” Todd said. Viruses and ALS do not mix well. Todd can’t turn over in bed, so there is…
My Social Life Under Four Feet
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…
Russian Farmer
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…
Death with Dignity
October 10, 2014, by Todd Neva “Man, with terminal disease, chooses to die slowly, with dignity, at the hour when God decides he shall take his last breath, his body wasted…
Ice Bucket Challenge
August 19, 2014, by Todd Neva “What happened to you?” I’ve been asked that question, or some variation of it, many times by people I meet. “I got sick,” I…
Caught off Guard
August 14, 2014, by Todd Neva I was caught off guard. I wasn’t prepared for the question. He asked, “In reading Heavy, I can tell that you’re happy. How did…
Racine Journal Times
July 9, 2014, by Todd Our trip to Racine, Wisconsin went well. We caught up with old friends, eating at our favorite restaurants and playing at the kids’ favorite park.…
The Disposition of My Dog
June 11, 2014, by Todd Neva “Todd, is today the four-year anniversary of your diagnosis?” Kristin asked. Pulled up to my desk in my wheelchair, writing late in the evening,…
We’re Coming to Racine
June 2, 2014, by Todd Neva SAVE THE DATE: We will return to Southeast Wisconsin on Sunday, June 29. I will PREACH The Head and Heart of Suffering at 10:00 a.m.…