I came up with that hashtag for all the quadriplegics that are actually giving life an effort. I’m talking about All the quadriplegics that are killing it on their own. The ones that don’t give up in the eye of defeat. The ones that are raising their kids and setting a positive example. It’s not…More
Being a big brother and taking care of my little sister…
The other day I met up with my little sister and my mom to drive out to Horseshoe Bend Idaho and scope out an Airbnb property. We all rode in my vehicle. We got back to my house and they were getting ready to back out of my driveway. When It just so happened that…More
MY OLDEST, MY STEPSON, HE FREAKING GRADUATED!!!
On Friday, June 7th, we will be having a big BBQ for my stepson! He did it! He freaking graduated! Despite all the odds being against him… not knowing his real father, having to sit back and watch his mother spiral out of control after the divorce (she’s doing amazing now) the divorce itself, being…More
I will be selling merch soon.
Should I sell quality journals for y’all to write in or start out with stickers? I have some pretty good ideas for stickers. Please let me know with a like or commentsMore
Being a quadriplegic is alot of work…
As a quadriplegic there is a lot you have to worry about that other people don’t realize. Keep in mind that these are only the things that I don’t think most people realize… You have to constantly check yourself for pressure sores. You have to constantly remind yourself to change positions so you don’t get…More
Muscle spasms and the baclofen pump… Is it worth it?
If you or somebody you know is struggling with muscle spasms and it’s affecting your quality of life and your ability to get out and do stuff, you may want to read this. I broke my neck 11 years ago and pretty much ever since I struggled with severe muscle spasms. They are extremely painful.…More
What do you think Uncle Donkey should invest in if he had $1,000 to invest?
If I had $1,000 to invest what should I put it towards? Should I invest in merch for my website/blog and brand it as Uncle Donkey’s Tales? Should I do it and rather than put the name of the site on it just use a little picture? Should I invest in resale instead? Or should…More
Being Thankful is Vary Important!
Don’t ever forget to stop and be thankful for everything you have. Even for just the smallest of things. The shitty thing about life is that all of us, you, me, your neighbor, everyone… We are out buzzing about playing with our pets, taking our kids to the park, out on a walk, or at…More
Why does it always happen like this?
If you’ve been following along then you know I was on bed rest for 5 months while I healed a pressure sore. I got off bed rest January 8th 2024. As you can imagine I was tired of being cooped up inside my house. That being said I was eager to get outdoors and go…More
I cosigned on a car for a lady I was dating…
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. I started dating a lady back in 2021… Things were going well and for quite a while we got along great. She had three kids and she was constantly driving them around picking them up from school taking them to their…More
When a stranger helped me after I almost drowned
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. I was cruising around in my track chair at this gravel corey with one of my old caregivers. If you don’t know what a track chair is it’s a power wheelchair with tracks on it like an army tank. They’re designed for…More
We accidentally hit someone with my car and somehow he didn’t get hurt…
Back when I was still married, I wasn’t feeling good so my wife was taking me to the hospital. It was super late at night and it was dark. We were cruising along when we noticed a silver Dodge Caravan stopped in the right hand lane about 200 feet ahead. I told my wife to…More
5 things that bring me happiness?
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Out of the five things that bring me happiness I would have to say my kiddos are number one. After that, sitting at number 2 I would have to say music. I have 2 15 inch subwoofers in my car and I’m always jamming out. Next…More
Uncle Donkey can’t wait for summer and it’s almost here
I can’t wait for summer. Ever since I broke my neck I have a really hard time staying warm and I constantly sit in front of a space heater. Winter is really hard on me and I pretty much have to stay home all season long. For some reason every winter it seems like I’m…More
Uncle donkey, a kind but stubborn old mule.
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? https://buy.stripe.com/9AQaHq2WXgVj8Ao289 Stubborn because I have been put through so much. Between almost dying at least three different times, pressure ulcers, bone infections, diabetic ketoacidosis, and many other things. The universe keep trying to knock me down but get right back up.More
