Danny Woodhead is a former NFL player who hails from North Platte. He defied the odds because he played in the NFL without playing for a Division I college. And, at 5-foot-8-inches, he is shorter than the average NFL player. Danny shared his story at the Nebraska Children’s Home Society’s 125th Anniversary Celebration, and Nebraska Family Magazine was one of the proud … [Read more...]
Lex Mom Who Survived Cancer, Homelessness and Miracle Pregnancy Inspires Women to ‘Get Greasy’
The inspirational story of Stacey Schoneman reminds me of the famous quote from Rocky Balboa: “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit you as hard as life.” Stacey grew up in Lexington … [Read more...]
Lexi Larsen Brings Small-Town Nebraska Roots to Nashville Music Career
When Ogallala native Lexi Larsen was 4 years old, she performed her first national anthem in front of a crowd at a local rodeo. When she was 10, she told her mom she wanted to quit dance class and school and move to Nashville to pursue a career in country music like Shania Twain. Lexi’s mom, Davanne, of course, told her daughter she had to stay in school and helped her … [Read more...]
Fund-Raiser Bracelets Launch Dream Career for KD Designs Owner
“She believed she could … so she did.” That is the inspirational phrase inscribed on a charm attached to red leather bracelet that my sister gave to me as I started my new business a few years ago. It might also be the phrase that best describes the mother-daughter duo of Kara (mom) and Danielle Parde of Lincoln, the makers of my bracelet and the masterminds behind the … [Read more...]
Nebraska Couple Dreams Bigger After Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Thirteen years ago, Aaron and Kerri Bly of rural Kenesaw brought their first son, Trae, home from the hospital along with big dreams. But, as Trae grew, they noticed that he didn’t develop as fast as other kids. He didn’t walk or communicate until age two and a half. When Trae was 3 years old, they found out why. Their son has autism. Autism hasn’t dampened their dreams … [Read more...]