I've lost a friend!

A dear friend who helped edit my book, A Life Reclaimed, passed away last Sunday.  He was 91.  We were supposed to meet for drinks and a light meal on Monday.  I called and emailed him that day, but no reply.  I thought he must have been busy; but it wasn't like him not to get back to me.  This afternoon, I ran into a mutual friend who told me about his passing.  I feel so bad that I didn't get to have a drink with him before he died.

Sheila's Talks

Sorry I haven't been posting about Sheila.  She has been traveling to different states to talk about her experiences as a quadruple amputee, and for more than three years now, a double hand transplant recipient.  I can only refer to her blog (http://sheilamaya.blogspot.com/) where she posts about her talks, activities, etc.  I may be biased because she is my niece, but, honestly, it is a good read.

Sheila is cooking!

It has been two-and-a half years since Sheila's surgery and what she has accomplished since then never ceases to amaze me.  She put me to shame even before she had the bilateral hand transplant because she was a good driver even with prosthetic hands; and because I am a failed driver.  I am scared of driving and other drivers; plus, I don't enjoy it at all.  My dream is to have a chauffeur at my beck and call but I can't afford one.

Anyway, back to Sheila.  She is very much into cooking these days.  Given her limitations (she can't chop veggies, etc. yet), she has turned out delicious dishes and invited family and friends to her apartment for dinner.  She goes shopping alone if she doesn't have to carry heavy stuff.  She even sewed a button on her blouse once.  She is also now a Certified Peer Counselor.  Well done, dear!
    

The Boston Bombings

The horrific bombings during the Boston Marathon on April 15 has caused multiple tragedies of unknown proportions: from the death of three young spectators, the killing of a police officer, to the injuries of dozens of spectators, some of which could result in amputations.

What makes some individuals cause damage and destruction to innocent people in the name of politics or religion is beyond comprehension.  We grieve for the victims and their families and friends but Boston and the rest of the country will never be the same.  This act of terrorism from US citizens who lived normally among us will change our lives forever. 

Sheila as blogger at Katie Couric's Show

Sheila with Aimee Copeland and Katie Couric

Sheila was invited to be in the audience of Katie Couric's new show as a blogger on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.  Read her interesting blog about the show:

http://sheilamaya.blogspot.com/

A Life Reclaimed now in Kindle, Nook, ePub, and Pdf!

Good news!  A Life Reclaimed is now available in Kindle, Nook, ePub, and Pdf versions.  Here are the links:
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081ISY9C

BN:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-life-reclaimed-sheila-may-a-advento/1109645151?ean=2940014399029

iBookstore:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/life-reclaimed-how-quadruple/id525768057?mt=11&uo=4

BookLocker.com:
http://www.booklocker.com/books/4311.html

To order A Life Reclaimed

Below is the link to order the book.  It is also available in amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.

http://www.booklocker.com/books/4311.html