Mud & Lotus Stories
Stories of real life, hope and growth.
I Could Not Find a Job
I always thought I knew the path ahead of me. I always had goals and I thought that ahead of goals was achievement. No one told me it’s not that simple…
The Man in the Power Wheelchair
His name was John. Due to a stroke, he was confined to a wheelchair, with only partial use of his left side…
It Was Her Last Valentine’s Day
My mother’s last Valentine’s Day I knew would be her last. I bought her a balloon in the shape of a heart. She was so happy about this balloon. Happier, in fact, than I thought the average person would be…
I Had to Quit My Job
In 2013/2014, I was nearing the end of my graduate program. had a paid job, an internship and attended classes weekly. I had long commutes for all of this. Suddenly, one day I was so dizzy I could hardly drive…
Fall Down How Many Times?
I’ve heard of the Chinese Proverb, ‘Fall down 7 times, stand up 8’…