Supporting disabled daughter comes with challenges
“She came three weeks early, so we weren’t really prepared. By the time we showed up at the hospital, I was too far along to get an epidural or anything. “When the head delivered, the doctor...
Author: David Berkowitz
Man with health issues thankful for Obamacare
“I retired when I was 61 because I kept passing out and nobody could figure out why. I did a pulmonary test recently and passed out. I’m still going to see doctors all the time. “Right...
This parent an advocate for young athletes’ health
Jenny Willis-Davis was working in downtown Houston last October when her husband contacted her. “He got a phone call from school. They told him, ‘You need to come get your son immediately or we’re calling the...
Making a difference for veterans with health issues
Sometimes, one incident can change your path in life. For Derek Coy, it was the death of a close friend to gun violence in 2004. “He was everybody’s best friend. It was one of the hardest...
Daughter with cerebral palsy inspires mom
It’s not always easy. But as the mom in a family of six, Amanda Vela tries her best to spread the love around. “One of my biggest challenges is time,” she said. “With multiple children at...
She is sold on being a successful businesswoman
Sylvia Escontrias caught the business bug as a teenager. “I remember telling my parents when I was a sophomore in high school that I was going to get a job at the mall,” she said. “They...
‘Country bumpkin’ points way to petrochemical industry
“I’m just a country bumpkin from Arkansas. I grew up poor, just like a lot of the people I teach who are going to school with help from different assistance programs. They’re trying to make a...
Budding architect wants to design mom’s dream home
“I want to be recognized around the world for building homes that are stable against major hurricanes and tornadoes. Living in this area, we see our share of storms. People pay a lot of money for...
Dog groomer draws strength from military career
There were a few family dogs through the years, but none that Megan Swaney could call her own. “I had been wanting my own dog since I was 6,” she said. “It wasn’t until I was...
Family embraces togetherness in their tiny house
When it comes to family togetherness, Tamlyn and Toby Hayman are experts. It’s a benefit of living with their six children — four girls and two boys — in a home that measures only 32 feet...
