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goldy24k's journal
Being Independant
- By goldy24k · Posted September 15, 2009
- 4 replies
- I may need lots of help. I try to be independant and do as much as I can for myself. I get up in the morning into my wheelchair. I take care of my needs then hang out in my P. J.s until mom or dad helps ...
sound track
- By goldy24k · Posted September 5, 2009
- 0 replies
- Each day has it's own sound track that plays in my brain. Sometimes it's a song on the radio. Sometimes I don't know where I come up with them! I like to have a song that encorages me to carry on. I hate ...
Got back from camp
- By goldy24k · Posted August 9, 2009
- 4 replies
- I got back from camp yesterday. I had the best time ever! We made crafts, sang songs and laughed at the skits. What I enjoyed most was the fellowship. Camp is like a home away from home for me. I really ...
oh boy!
- By goldy24k · Posted July 29, 2009
- 5 replies
- I'm going to camp Adventure on Sunday! I am so excited! It's just like any other camp except it's for the disabled. It's a Christian camp so they are loving people. It's like I can forget my disability ...
The wedding was beautiful.
- By goldy24k · Posted July 14, 2009
- 2 replies
- We had my sisters wedding this weekend, yesterday in fact. It was very moving. I cried . I was up there with my sister and her new hubby crying. People told me how beautiful I looked and when I cried ...
With or without
- By goldy24k · Posted June 20, 2009
- 7 replies
- This week I wrote a poem "I write almost every day." This poem is about the things in life that I can deal with. Let me know what you think; With or Without June 18, 2009 There’s a lot in life I can deal ...
I think I'm Ready
- By goldy24k · Posted June 11, 2009
- 3 replies
- I am ready for whatever life throws at me! Earlier we were talking about group homes. When the time comes I'll be ready. I am on a waiting list. I would like to hear from people who live or have tried ...
My TBI retreat at Wonderland Camp
- By goldy24k · Posted May 25, 2009
- 0 replies
- I had a great time at my TBI retreat. It really was neat. I made crafts,painted, and swam in the pool. I felt like I fit in there. It really was cool. You can shoot bee bees or shoot the breeze! We even ...
maid of honor
- By goldy24k · Posted April 16, 2009
- 4 replies
- My sister Lauren is getting married! I'm her maid of honor. I am excited because I've been asked b4 but the maridges did not happen. It isn't until July but I'm already working on my speach! I am so happy ...
Looking for a friend
- By goldy24k · Posted April 11, 2009
- 0 replies
- My name is EJ, "goldy." I'm looking for a friend or two. I am a writer and an artist. I have had one story published where I invent some bubble gum that makes me float, some poems, and even a column about ...
I got published!
- By goldy24k · Posted April 5, 2009
- 7 replies
- I like to write stories, poems and columns about being disabled and overcoming my barriers. In the story I wrote that was published, I invent some bubble gum that makes me float upstairs to my sisters ...
B Day
- By goldy24k · Posted March 12, 2009
- 6 replies
- I am excited! My birthday is on St. Pats. I will be 33. We are having a brunch. Friends and family will be there. St. Pats is a fun day to be born on. I have been in the Snake Saturday parade many times ...
Snow
- By goldy24k · Posted February 28, 2009
- 6 replies
- I like to look at the snow. My wheelchair does not go out and about to well. My dad teased me that I should go out and get the paper. I would if I could. We were supposed to bowl but with the temperture ...
Angels
- By goldy24k · Posted February 19, 2009
- 4 replies
- I believe that there are angels watching out for us and all we need to do is ask for help. All we need to do is talk to them, I have a conversation that begins the moment I wake up. I ask my angels to ...
I'm happy with what I got
- By goldy24k · Posted February 7, 2009
- 3 replies
- I'm happy with what I got. I may not be able to do a lot or be where I'd like to but, it will happen. I may not have a date for Valentines night but it's all right. I am happy to do what I can. It's all ...
born to run again
- By goldy24k · Posted January 31, 2009
- 3 replies
- I was born able bodied. I grew up in the Kansas City area. I remember all the fun I had. I rode bikes and visited friends. I do get out to see my friends at bowling and boccee and of course camp in the ...
All we can do
- By goldy24k · Posted January 28, 2009
- 0 replies
- All I can do is try to improve. Each day I do more than I ever did befor. My advice on how to live life, do your best. God will take care of the rest. We all worry. There really is no need. Just pray ...
Great news
- By goldy24k · Posted January 12, 2009
- 0 replies
- A friend of mine asked my siter and I to be two of her brides maids! I am so excited! I have been asked befor but it fell through. This will be a first for me! I guess you got to be a brides maid befor ...
Luck
- By goldy24k · Posted January 8, 2009
- 0 replies
- We are lucky to be alive. I am lucky to survived a TBI. LUCKY TO BE SURRONDED BY PEOPLE i LOVE! Life throws stuff at me. I'm lucky that we know how to cope. I am lucky not to be at the end of my rope ...
New Years kiss
- By goldy24k · Posted December 28, 2008
- 0 replies
- I never have been kissed by a guy on New Years Eve at the stoke of Midnight. This year I'll make it my resolution to find a boyfriend and when 2010 comes around, I'll get that kiss. I'm not going on a ...