Posts by Mountain Shadows
Come Back Up! Come Back Up, Elias!
Come Back Up! Come Back Up, Elias! by Sheryl Wilde He knew what he had to do. It was the hardest thing imaginable for a father to do. But he did it because it was the right, the only thing, to do. And he did it because it was a promise he made to her…
Read MoreCome Closer and Touch His Cheek
Come Closer and Touch His Cheek by Sheryl Wilde This child of mine you stare at so, Please come closer so you will know Just who my child is and what I see When those sweet eyes stare back at me. The only muscles he has that function normally are in his face. He has…
Read MoreChicken Nuggets & French Fries Forever
Chicken Nuggets & French Fries Forever by Sheryl Wilde Dylan was born with massive brain damage. Steve, his father, was already struggling with alcohol at the time. And having Dylan threw him over the edge. “The doctors, they really didn’t tell me what was going on. I just knew Dylan had massive brain damage. When…
Read MoreRiding Her Coattails to Heaven
Riding Her Coattails to Heaven by Sheryl Wilde At last count, she’d had 24 operations in her 38 years on this planet. And he was waiting there, in the hospital recovery room with a warm blanket, after each one. “They would never let me into the operating room,” says Jeff Barnson, father of Mountain Shadows…
Read MoreMother’s Day 2023
Can You Feel This Smile in Your Heart? Mountain Shadows resident, Jesus, smiles with pure joy as he hugs the beautiful bouquet of flowers he made for his mom for Mother’s Day. Celebrating Mothers with Flowers Made from Love by Sheryl Wilde Mountain Shadows Community Homes – San Diego residents of Tangelo and Lemon houses…
Read MoreFinding Gratitude in the Blink of an Eye
Finding Gratitude in the Blink of an Eye by Sheryl Wilde “Blink once for yes, or twice for no.” Heather Van Alstine, Director of Nursing, Mountain Shadows – Riverside, stands at Oliver’s bedside every morning. She leans in, waiting, watching, praying that maybe today will be the day – but Oliver’s eyes don’t move. She gently takes his…
Read MoreWilly Wonka Party!
May 11, 2023 Come with Us and You Will Be in a World of Pure Imagination! Life is SWEET – Grab a Bag from the Candy Buffet!!! Mountain Shadows Residents Win the Golden Ticket at Willy Wonka Party by Sheryl Wilde Residents enjoyed tremendous things and many wonderful surprises at the recent Willy Wonka party…
Read MoreMountain Shadows Residents Tame the Dragon at Castle Park
April 20, 2023 The Brave Do Not Kill Dragons The Brave Ride Them If you want to conquer the world,you best have dragons. ~George R. Martin Mountain Shadows Residents Tame the Dragon at Castle Park by Sheryl Wilde “They are both daredevils!” says Ashley Hebert, Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, Mountain Shadows – Riverside. “They have…
Read MoreBunny Kisses and Spring Wishes Bring Egg-citement to Mountain Shadows
Hippity Hoppity!! Bunny Kisses and Spring Wishes Bring Egg-citement to Mountain Shadows by Sheryl Wilde “The Mountain Shadows Spring Bunny visited all of the Mountain Shadows houses in San Diego and Riverside,” says Vickie Perdaris, Mountain Shadows Community Homes Activity Director. “And, as always, the Bunny brought bags of goodies and toys for everyone!” “All…
Read MoreAdaptive Skiing Program
March 16, 2023 Living the Impossible Living the Impossible: Mountain Shadows Adaptive Ski Program Mountain Shadows Adaptive Ski Program by Sheryl Wilde “Imagine what it’s like to ski down mountains at 70 miles per hour. Now imagine what it’s like to do that blind,” says three-time blind Paralympian, Danelle Umstead. Danelle’s motto is to “live…
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