An inspiration!

Last Thursday was quite the night! We had church pictures for our directory which were actually pretty fun and easy. I was surprised at how nicely Adam sat and SMILED for the camera :)  Before we were called in for pictures he ran around the church like a mad man so that was fun. He was quite a hit!

After pictures we headed to Dick's Market to meet author Tasha Schuh. I first heard of Tasha on the TV show Twin Cities live back in February when we had a snow day. Adam was sleeping and I spending some downtime on the couch with my ipad watch the TV. Tasha was being interviewed about her accident and life afterwards on Twin Cities live and her story and positive attitude caught my attention immediately.  I had to know more about her because her spirit was so amazing.  I looked her up on Facebook, found her page, liked it and requested her friendship.  I also added her book, "My Last Step Backward" to my To-Read list on goodreads.com. 

2 days later at work, a friend of mine came into the teacher's lounge and gave me copy of Tasha's book. She has a few connections to Tasha including that her husband was her UPS man :)  I wasn't able to start reading Tasha's book right away because I was finishing another (New Kids on the Block by Nikki Van Noy....so good!) but shortly starting My Last Step Backward after Spring Break. 

I have to stay that Tasha's story is amazing. She tells a very factual account of her accident on stage at the Sheldon Theater in Red Wing and the events that follow to the present day.  A wonderful book of hope, faith and inspiration. I have to say I found myself smiling more and more through the reading of the book and cheering as Tasha made small steps into her new life. 

Meeting Tasha was so cool!  She is so personable and down to earth.  I enjoy just chatting with her about life and her up coming wedding. She signed a copy of her book for me (even though I had already read it I had to have my own copy!) and talking with her gave me such a wonderful feeling of peace and positivity.  I left Dick's Market beaming.  If you are interested in reading Tasha's story, let me know. I will loan out my copy as long as you promise not to read it in the bath (I have had too many book/tub incidents!).  Tasha does a lot of local appearances and I would encourage you to go to one if you have a change. She also is an inspirational speaker and speaks around our area at churches, schools, etc.  Check out her website:
www.tashaschuh.com