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A Gift for Swede

9/25/2014

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They throw sliders, bat homers, and golf 18 holes.
They reach for cans, slice onions, and stir the mixing bowl.

They hang clothes, mop floors, and tie sneaker laces.
They cut flowers, swat flies, and scratch itchy faces.

They pet dogs, throw darts, and reach for the morning paper.
They sign checks, type keys, and slam the door in anger.

They strum guitars, beat drums, and play a violin.
They brush teeth, shave nubs, and strike the bowling pins.

They shake hands, comb hair, and steer the family car.
They paint walls, hammer nails, and open a wound-tight jar.


They iron shirts, change channels, and raise a glass to toast.
"They", the gift of hands and arms, 
 I wish for Vaughn the most.





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Susan Newsom
9/26/2014 01:43:08 am

Becky once said, "What I wouldn't give if I could have my hands back for a day" Broke my heart.

They already have our hearts....if we could just give them our hands

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Denise
9/26/2014 12:00:16 pm

Isn't that the truth. I know I take for granted the ability to do so many things because I have hands and arms that work. Hopefully they will some day get to do some of the things they miss doing so much.

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Carey Chenoweth
9/26/2014 06:33:12 am

Perry said on Day 2 in the ICU after her accident that she'd happily trade walking again for the recovery of her hand function. She feared her passion for her work in Veterinary Medicine would drift away if her hand function could not be restored. Three years post she continues to work at having both, albeit in new ways her mobility continues to improve as she prepares to study new ways to practice Vet. Med.

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Denise
9/26/2014 12:02:09 pm

I hope Perry knows how much she inspires others. I am excited that she will be returning to practicing Vet medicine!

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ipl equipment link
8/26/2021 09:42:51 am


This year is the first year I decided to participate in Inktober. The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators put out a science illustration themed Inktober prompt list. It was a ton of fun thinking of quick ink drawings to do for each subject, pushing me to draw things I have never drawn before.










I have a ton of new projects and clients in the works for the new year, and I can’t wait to see what sorts of art for science I will create in 2020. Happy New Year to all!

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