Doctors diagnosed four-year-old Solomon with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a progressive muscle-degenerating disease that primarily affects boys A year later doctors discussed wheelchairs with the family But Solomon protested that he didn rsquo t want to have to use a wheelchair Family and friends diligently prayed for him and raised funds for a professionally trained service dog to help keep him out of that wheelchair for as long as possible Tails for Life the organization that trained Callie as my service dog is currently preparing Waffles to serve Solomon Though Solomon accepts his treatment with resilience often bursting out in song [... more]

As I waited in the breakfast buffet line at a Christian conference center a group of women entered the dining hall I smiled saying hello to a woman who stepped into the line behind me Returning my greeting she said ldquo I know you rdquo We scooped scrambled eggs onto our plates and tried to figure out where we rsquo d met I was pretty sure we had a case of mistaken identity though When we returned for lunch the woman approached me ldquo Do you drive a white car rdquo I shrugged ldquo I used to A few years [... more]

Holidays can be difficult for so many caregivers Valentine's Day is one that brings an even deeper pain for caregivers of an impaired loved one who no longer recognizes them or can participate in the relationship In our show's Caregiver Tip of the Day segment sponsored by AARP of TN here is a way that those caregivers can honor that special love [... more]