from 'Crutches,' Discipline
my crutches, my support. the past five months have been a time of great changes, of learning to let go and let others support me as i have supported them for so long. this has been a difficult lesson to learn. it has been difficult to accept. but i am learning, i am accepting.
several people have been paramount to my survival. several people have given of themselves to bring me health and happiness. often to the point of ignoring their own needs and desires. such gifts do not go unnoticed or unrewarded. this page is but a small shrine to a quality i see far too infrequently, a quality of humanity and love that i feel gives humanity a chance.
Donna Knispel, my dear and loving wife
Veronica Knispel, a wonderfully gifted child
Mike Curtin, blood brother and best friend
Andrew Dunn, my best friend in high school and a continual wellspring of support and goodwill
my father and namesake, julius knispel, who has been there each step of the way during my illness...and before as well...
click here to see our wonderful animal companions
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