Why I wrote A Life Reclaimed

People always ask me "How are book sales coming along?" And I respond, "Not well but it happens - sometimes." And then I think "But that isn't why I wrote the book". I embarked on the project with Sheila and the rest of the family to record what happened to her and to share her experience with others. It would be nice if the book sales took off but we are thankful for other things. A lot of people have been touched by the book. Hanna from Finland and Samantha from Canada have written to me (see previous posts) and have remained in contact with us, particularly with Sheila. Indeed, it is good to know that Sheila's story has made a difference to some. And that is something to be grateful for.

Fight for Sheldon

I recently heard from Samantha Keller of London, Ontario. Her friends' 5-month old baby, Sheldon, has meningitis and is fighting for his life. Sheila, her mother, Piedad (my sister), and I have been in touch with her. Let's keep our fingers crossed for Sheldon. For those who want to keep track of his progress, Fight for Sheldon is on Facebook.

Less Than Four.org

Sheila has joined Less than Four.org (http://lessthanfour.org/), an online community for amputees around the world, and has invited Hanna Latvus of Finland to join as well.