Ken Tada’s Birthday Gift
We’ve had so much fun celebrating my 70th birthday… it’s been like a year-long party! But today we’re whipping up another birthday cake at the Tada household...
13
Dec
2
Dec
Giving the Perfect Gift
The first time I read The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, I was completely captivated. If you’re not familiar with that short story, it's about an impoverished...
28
Nov
Thanksgiving at the Tadas’ Table
"How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? It's just a vapor, appearing for a little while, and then vanishing." James 4:14 We all know that Thanksgiving ...
25
Nov
What Remains
The other day, as I was waiting in line at Michaels, I overheard the woman behind me say to her friend, “I love the holidays, but I just want them to be over...
20
Nov
For Better or Worse
It’s not often that you get to hear from my husband Ken. So, when he does have a chance to share his insight and perspective, I’m always thrilled to draw...
5
Nov
Leaving a Wheels for the World Legacy in 2019!
Amezash in Ghana was lifted from the ground and into a seat of opportunity and hope…she received the lifechanging gift of mobility and experienced the…
22
Oct
October is National Physical Therapy Month!
When I was a teenager, there wasn't any national campaign around to raise awareness for physical therapy. And yet, when I packed my bags for college, I wanted to become ...
15
Oct
Happy Birthday to Me!
Seventy years ago today, I was born to John and Lindy Eareckson who, incidentally, were anticipating a boy (after having three girls). They were so sure of this, they already ...
9
Oct
My Birthday’s Coming!
This past weekend I told a friend how excited I am about turning 70, and she gave me an odd look. "Joni," she said. "It's not like 70 is the new 40...
7
Oct
Mother and Son Shine for Jesus Through Service
Every morning when I wheel up the ramp at our Joni and Friends International Disability Center (IDC), I bypass my office and head for the volunteer area...
