Do you believe in fate/destiny? I believe there is a reason why certain things happen in your life. For instance I believe there’s a reason I met my ex-wife. However when I met her I knew she would be the one I married. I believe that when you have fun and spectacular plans and they…More
A YouTube video I can agree with… Trail Etiquette (Episode 1)
People definitely need to start protecting and respecting the beautiful public access trials of America before they are taken away from us! Don’t drive on muddy trails Stay on marked trails don’t make your own Do not drive over and trample vegetation If your vehicle’s too big don’t go down the trail. Some trails are…More
How did Donkey end up being my nickname???
It came about years ago while I was living with my older sister… I was 17 or 18 years old when Her and my older brother came up with Donkey. My nieces and nephews have been calling me Uncle donkey for more than 15 years now. Wow it’s been a while… They say it’s because…More
I can’t just go get a job, hopefully this blog is going to make up for that.
I have been working my butt off to learn how to set up a website and blog. Tons of research and asking questions. I have been posting at least once a day since my site went live. I am currently at 1468 views, I will probably pass 1500 before you read this post. I try…More
How do I make money on WordPress?
Can somebody please help me? I understand the idea of making money through a WordPress blog or site. What I don’t understand is how to post affiliate links, how to get my content sponsored, or how to write code. I have been a quadriplegic for almost 11 years now and before that I did Construction.…More
As a quadriplegic what are my three things???
What are three objects you couldn’t live without? My power wheelchair… I wouldn’t be able to go anywhere without it somebody would have to push me Everywhere I Go. My space heater… For some reason ever since I broke my neck I cannot stay warm. Even in the summer. If I spend too much time…More
Uncle Donkey’s “perfect world”
In a perfect world… Even if I’m still a quadriplegic in this perfect world… If I could just find some way to work and earn enough money to support myself and my children on my own without government assistance. It would allow me to have a sense of pride and I would hypothetically walk taller.…More
Uncle Donkey’s family story… The one that tells it all
Photo far right is me! The last picture ever taken of me able to walk. My brothers and I had just finished rebuilding my father’s fence. We had such a good time! Hello, my name is Cody. I am a 34 year old quadriplegic and full-time father of two amazing kids. My children and I…More
Uncle Donkey’s family story… The one that tells it all
Hello, my name is Cody. I am a 34 year old quadriplegic and full-time father of two amazing kids. My children and I have one really incredible story and are definitely in need of some desperate help. We have been through so much and it seems like we can never catch a break. So in…More
An update on how Uncle Donkey and the kids are doing…
Things are going ok, it’s been cold and snowing in Boise and somehow I burnt my hand. Went to the doctor today to look at the blisters he said it’s a second degree burn. That being said though, things are going well… I’m going out to a place that sells and customizes handicap vehicles to…More
How did you sleep?
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. I want to be very clear… While these questions might bother me, I remain very polite and level-headed. I do not get an attitude or raise a voice with my caregivers. Not only because they do a lot for me but I can’t afford to…More
My own mistakes, other people’s mistakes, and personal life changing events.
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? I haven’t been in trouble too many times in my life and for the most part I’ve always been very responsible. I’ve been on my own since I moved out of my mother’s house at 16 years old and I have pretty good self discipline and…More
Believe it or not, I found out that there are indeed, still good people in this world.
My mom and one of my little sisters live about 1 hour away from me. I was out visiting them the other day and it was super super windy. One of my nephew’s had opened up the garage man door and the wind caught it slamming it shut. The glass pain in the door shattered…More
Uncle Donkey has a question for you!!!
After I broke my neck I was told I would probably end up having muscle spasms. I didn’t think it was going to happen because I didn’t start having them until over a year after the accident. That being said though they are extremely violent and painful and have prevented me from doing so many…More
Donkey and his relationship with his children…
Through all the yelling, There was never a time I didn’t feel bad for doing it and wish I could correct it and find a way to get by without the yelling. I don’t know how wrong or right I was for doing it, but, I will tell you… Today though, they are all very…More
