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What It Is Like Being Me--Part 3 (As Told By Johnny) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
First Barbara, then Ronee'. Now it is MY turn.
This is Johnny Sandusky again. I am going to write about what it is like being ME.
Being like me is no piece of chocolate cake. It is not fun at times. See, I happen to have a lot of health problems. I am in a wheelchair, and I don'..
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What It Is Like Being Me..Barbara's Story by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
You know enough about me now to know that:
a.) I am 13 years old;
b.) I am a tomboy in nature and love to play sports such as soccer, baseball, softball, and even tackle football with the guys in my neigborhood;
c.) I am a born-again Christian and attend a Pentecostal church with my ..
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What It's Like Being Me: Part Two (As Told By Ronee') by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
You may be familiar with me from reading about me in my autobiography ("Autobiography of a Special-Needs Child"--1 & 2), and you already know several things about me.
Things like:
1.) I am an adopted kid and have a very large family,
2.) I live in the city of Nashville, Tenne..
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What's In A Name? by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A boy with an unusual name shares his story and his thoughts regarding his name...
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When I Paint My Masterpiece by Robert Witmer
A humorous story about a child's failure to paint the picture of his dreams and what he learned about kindness from his teacher's response...
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When Less Was More by Michelle Mills
Several years ago, my grandmother tape recorded the following story for me about one of the earliest Christmases she could remember, as well as the lessons she learned from it. I believe this precious story exemplifies the simplicity and joy of what family Christmas celebrations were meant to be. ..
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When Mr Duck Went Walking by Peter Adotey Addo
Without hesitation Mr Duck found ways to fix and solve his problems..
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Where Rainbows Rise by Paul Mc Cann
Sometimes tragedy can bring people together and peace can be found ...
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White Washed Stones part 1 by James Samdavid1
White Washed Stones
Chapter 1
This is a true story of a three-year old boy, and the things that happened in the early days of his life and up through his marriage and heartaches of the loss of his family members and loved ones.
James’s earliest thoughts go back to ..
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White Washed Stones Part 2 by James Samdavid1
White Washed Stones
Chapter 2.
The Parents Moved
When James was seven years old and attended College Street Grammar School, he recalls the day they were in recess and were coming down the stairs from the second floor. All of the kids started stomping their feet ..
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who would you be? by jacquie hamel
if you woke up and found you were someone else, who would you be?..
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Why Being Older Is Better! by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A kid who is the oldest in his family shares why he is glad that he is the big kid...
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Why Can't He Play? by Jerri Rush
Children's short story about accepting disabilities...
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Why Do People Stare? by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Why do people stare? Why do they stare at me?
Is it because I am in a wheelchair and wear braces on my legs? (I have muscular dystrophy, which is gradually making my muscles weaker.) Is it because I sometimes use forearm crutches to help me walk (for short distances)?
Is it becau..
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Why I Am Very Fortunate... (By Ronee', aged 10 1/2) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A little girl writes about all the positive things in her life...
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Why I Like Summer (By Johnny, Aged 9 1/2) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Of the seasons of the year, I guess I like summer the best. One reason is because it's the time of year when there is no school, and I don't have to worry about homework or other kids teasing me.
This is Johnny Sandusky. I am 9 1/2 years old. I'll be ten in December.
Summer is a..
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Why is Mommy Going Away Again? by Lisa Milner
A short story of a mother who is in the military and her small child, who doesn't quite understand why she has to leave him, just before Christmas, but later after talking with his mother about his concerns, he starts to understand it all...
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Why My Maman Is So Special (A Mother's Day Story) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
My mother (I call her "Maman") is special in a lot of ways. Now that Mother's Day is fast approaching I MUST think of a way to show my appreciation without her knowing until THAT DAY comes.
Maman is special because, first and formost, SHE'S MY MOTHER. She adopted me and the rest of us kid..
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Why School Was Cool Today by Paul Mc Cann
A day in the life of a school kid ..
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Will. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
"Other than not being able to hear, I am just like any other boy."
A little boy who is deaf shares his story.
Image of sunrise (C) 2006, by Karla Dorman...
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Will. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A little boy shares his story before going out to play...
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Work Ethic: First Kiss: Labor Theory of Value by Dr. Patrick ODougherty
A strong childhood work ethic leads to a First Kiss and the Labor Theory of Value..
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Worrying by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
I often lie here in my warm, soft bed, among my two sisters (who are snoring softly), and I lie awake as my mind races with thoughts that I have no idea of where they come from: they just pop into my head.
I often think about things that I have no sense in worrying about; but sometimes I c..
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Yogi in Outer Space by Richard Kallao
laughter we need to laugh too ...
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You Don't Have To Like Me, But... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
This is Johnny. I am 9 1/2 years old, and I have to write this. I am in tears because some kids were teasing me again.
You don't have to like me, but don't hate me. Don't hate me because I am in a wheelchair a lot of the time, and sometimes use crutches to walk. I can't help the way I a..
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You Don't Have To Like Me, But..Part Two (By Ronee') by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
This is Ronee' Le-Anne Reaux. I just read Johnny's story, and it gave me an idea to write about MY side of things. At times kids tease ME because I am disabled, too, and it really hurts me.
I may be disabled, but I am DEFINITELY NOT STUPID. I happen to be very smart!! I do very well in ..
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You will never walk alone by Leopoldo Barge Álvarez
Everyman, I will go with thee and be thy guide, in thy most need to go by thy side...
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You've Been More Than A Friend...(By Nicole, For My Best Friend, Ronee') by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A young girl thanks her best friend for being there during times of trouble and times of joy...
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Zak's Story: A Little Boy Learns To Live With Significant Disabilities by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A story about a little boy named Zak. He has significant disabilities which has hampered every aspect of his young life. He is seven years old and functiions at the level of an infant. ..
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Zia gets even by Safi Abdi
strictly for children..
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Zimbabwe's Story. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A boy shares his story...
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Zoey The Pig- ore-order by Louie Lawent
My latest picture book "Zoey the Pig" can be pre-ordered. https://www.amazon.com/Zoey-Pig-Louie-Lawent/dp/159211184X/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1658346620&refinements=p_27%3ALouie+Lawent&s=books&sr=1-4..
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