Her eyes tell me everything, and she knows it. “I think you’re sick. I don’t think this is just pain from your dystonia.” It’s 2:30 AM, and I’ve had to call my wonderful roommate, Claudia, to bring me some Advil. That’s the agreement with my roommate. In exchange for discounted rent, she agrees to be home by midnight and help in these scenarios. I type, “I’ll go in tomorrow,” on my no-tech, laminated alphabet board, which is literally cardboard and paper laminated together. “That’s probably a good idea,” Claudia agrees. My chest feels like a hammer is hitting it—a dull, constant ache. I ..read more

Rolling onto the pickleball court, I saw everyone who meant something to my dad. It was his 65th birthday party. Everyone from his high school days to people who shared his love of the game were there. The large, open space was filled with nets in the air and white squares on the floor. Players were laughing and eating on the sidelines. “Hi, Hannah! How are you?” Jane, a friend of my parents, exclaimed. Her ponytail bounced as she walked toward me. “Great, how are you?” “I’m good…” “No, I have a better question. What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened in 2025 so far?” That’s such a bett ..read more

Dear Readers,  Once again, thank you for reading my blog. I started this the summer before my first year of college and I'm always in awe of what it has become. It has become a staple in my life. I've had the blessing of keeping in touch with so many of you. I know I would not be connected with some of you if you didn't read the blog. Connection and love are what every human craves, and I have an abundance of it. I could not ask for more.  2025 will be full of adventures. Can't wait to write about them and thoroughly entertain you!  Love,   Hannah!     ..read more

            In a dimly lit spacious room where the Christmas tree takes center stage at two stories high. The restaurant is surrounded by walnut wood. It dates back over 100 years. On this particular night, I was meeting my Aunty Dorn for dinner. With the lights of the city glistening, it’s magical and just perfect for Christmas.             “Should we finish up and walk around the store?” my aunt offered. I should mention that my Aunty Dorn is chosen family. My dad has been friends wi ..read more

In October, we have lots of traditions. They may include apple picking, hayrides or carving pumpkins. My tradition is quite unique. My cousin, Emily, has two children named Joe and Aviva. They have birthdays in the fall so Emily has a birthday party in between their special days. I’m going to recap some moments that I think will bring you joy. In a warm living room with a lot of natural light, the siblings opened gifts. Aviva who resembles an American Girl doll because she’s so cute takes my gift for her off my brother and quietly whispers, “I’ll save the best for last.” I’m winning at life if ..read more

  August was a phenomenal month. I went to Mall of America and stayed in Minnesota. I have friends and family there and they all come to the Mall and visit with me. I’ve been going for so long that my friends’ kids run up to me when they see me. It’s the best feeling in the world! I was there for four days, and it was amazing. I got to see my friend, Katherine, and we shopped until we dropped. So much fun! Another blessing was that I got to see a former caregiver get married. It was such a beautiful ceremony, fand the reception was so fun. The bride and groom were so fun. The families are ..read more

             Hi there! I’m well, how are you? I hope you’re well. I’ve had an eventful month. You can catch up with me on Instagram. I’ve had to fix a lot of electronics which makes for long days. I didn’t feel like writing about it because it was exhausting and desperately lacked humor. I couldn’t even find humor in the multiple situations. Anyway, with it being wedding season, I thought I would provide an excerpt from one of my chapters. It’s about a wedding years ago. I rolled into a church in Minnesota. It was grand with marble and sta ..read more

 Hey Everyone! Thank you for a wonderful birthday. It was filled with love and joy which I am so thankful for. My mailbox was filled with cards from you all which is my favorite part. If you sent a card, thank you. My kitchen table is covered in cards which isn't something that I take for granted. This year, I'll complete my manuscript. I can't believe that I can actually say that. It's a crazy thing! Also, I'm looking for the right physical therapy clinic for walking. Right now, I'm trying the Zero Gravity track at MarianJoy. It's a harness attached to the ceiling. I could not fall if I ..read more

Hey Reader! This post is in 2nd person. .Something like this may end up in the very beginning of my memoir. Let me know what you think!                                                                                  *** You push the power switch located next to your joystick which is on your ..read more

 For those of you who don't know, I met a girl named, Katherine at the camp that I used to go to. She is my best friend. We text every day. I write about her in my memoir. Here's a little preview:    The next day, we went on the Slip N’ Slide. It was placed on a grassy hill. It was a red tarp with a hose. When it was my turn, I was so excited! One counselor grabbed under my legs and one under my arm pits. Once I sat down on the tarp, I had a counselor sitting behind me and we slid down. Because the counselors were so young, they could just carry me up the hill. Katherine went ne ..read more