When I was a month old, I had escaped death but seemed destined to live life in an institution or with family members because my doctor said I would never walk and go to school due to my cerebral palsy.
When I was four, I still couldn't walk unaided but received my first crutches.
When I was seven, I had to take first grade over again.
When I was 16, going to college was still an open question.
When I was 22, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in journalism with honors.
When I was 32, I was self supporting but still living with my parents.
When I was 37, I bought my first condo.
When I was 40, I became vice president of corporate communication for Wisconsin Dairies Cooperative (now Foremost Farms USA).
When I was 41, I married Pam.
When we were 42, Pam and I moved into our new home.
When we were 60, we sold the house and moved into a new condo in downtown Madison, WI.
When we were 77, we relocated to The Pillars of Prospect Park, a senior living community in Minneapolis, to be near family.
Succeeding in what others would consider basic and uneventful in their own lives has given me a sense of accomplishment others may never feel.
* As you look back on your life, what now gives you satisfaction because it was an unexpected accomplishment?
When I was a month old, I had escaped death but seemed destined to live life in an institution or with family members because my doctor said I would never walk and go to school due to my cerebral palsy.
When I was four, I still couldn't walk unaided but received my first crutches.
When I was seven, I had to take first grade over again.
When I was 16, going to college was still an open question.
When I was 22, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in journalism with honors.
When I was 32, I was self supporting but still living with my parents.
When I was 37, I bought my first condo.
When I was 40, I became vice president of corporate communication for Wisconsin Dairies Cooperative (now Foremost Farms USA).
When I was 41, I married Pam.
When we were 42, Pam and I moved into our new home.
When we were 60, we sold the house and moved into a new condo in downtown Madison, WI.
When we were 77, we relocated to The Pillars of Prospect Park, a senior living community in Minneapolis, to be near family.
Succeeding in what others would consider basic and uneventful in their own lives has given me a sense of accomplishment others may never feel.
* As you look back on your life, what now gives you satisfaction because it was an unexpected accomplishment?