Waylon Campbell: The DJ, the Dad, and the Dedication
April 22, 2022
It is early afternoon in QLI’s Colladay Center. The usual flow of traffic is about—clients heading to therapies, clinicians preparing for meetings, and some setting up for a giveaway. In […]
The Advocate | Melina Sanchez and Her Future
March 30, 2022
“We’re going to be working on mindfulness in our meditation today,” says QLI Life Path Specialist Jaime Johnson. He pushes a button on his phone and a gong sound issues […]
The Gains of Bob Cross – A Multi-Perspective View on Injury and Recovery
March 25, 2022
It was a long day. Finally home to Oregon at last, the extended Cross family and friends gathered to celebrate the progress made over the past seven-odd months. It was […]
Persistence Unmatched | Derek Shike and the Road Back
March 18, 2022
Eastern Oregon is a region of old persistence. The Columbia Plateau, which covers most of this land area, formed from lava flows occurring throughout millions of years. Set far from […]
Unrelenting Hope: Lydia Schieuer’s Story
February 24, 2022
*Client names have been altered to protect identity* “‘They brush their…’” an expectant pause follows this unfinished sentence. On the screen, a few options are up for selection to complete […]
Nick Dover | About the Journey
May 28, 2021
Nick Dover is a familiar face. Anyone with meaningful time at QLI can spot the long-time resident’s broad silhouette; can describe his hurried, always-getting-somewhere walk; can pick out his big, […]
Tom Borgaila | No White Flag
March 27, 2021
Tom Borgaila arrives at the QLI Maintenance Workshop three minutes before his appointment begins. He comes through the door in his wheelchair—half-scooting himself forward heel-first, and half-pushed by a Life […]
Lisa Kassebaum | An Unbreakable Bond
March 14, 2021
“I’m grateful that she has been a part of my program and helped me grow, when I am supposed to be someone to help her grow.” With the grit of […]
Korrin Williams | Looking Up, Looking Forward with LoveYourBrain
January 31, 2021
*This story was first published courtesy of our friends at LoveYourBrain. To learn more about LoveYourBrain’s clinical services, visit their Clinical Affiliate information page at https://www.loveyourbrain.com/clinical-affiliate-program Even in those first days, affixed […]
Arik Matson | An Officer Returns to Station
October 19, 2020
Even the steady walk up the pilot-side airstairs is a testament to Arik’s progress. In January, this was a man on the brink of survival, someone for whom things […]