Wendy Hall:  

still a kid at heart. Presently, I'm back in school and pursuing my photography more seriously. I hope to enter some art shows. I have some ideas of how I’d like to develop my path in this field. Right now, I’m doing my field research and keeping my eyes and ears wide open. SINCE 1984 The School of Hard Knocks has offered me some of life’s toughest challenges and lessons. I have no regrets and trust God has placed me exactly where I’ve needed to be. I’ve survived lung cancer, a colonectomy, diabetes, and a host of other health problems. I considered it an achievement to hike the mountains of Shenandoah and WA State with almost a lung and a half. My martial art breathing technique assisted my healing process. I recovered from major surgeries in half the time. I demonstrated mind over matter by breaking three concrete bricks with my bare fist safely. I medaled in state and national championships in the Olympic Sport of Tae Kwon Do. I helped introduce this martial art into school's P.E. and special education programs as well as local community programs. I participated and witnessed students embrace their mental and physical limitations as well as surpass them. I would not trade these priceless life experiences for anything. I’ve learned so much about people, life’s politics, adversity, and the majesty of the human spirit. These years have equipped me with social tools that have helped me leap thru life and confront some of my greatest challenges. I’ve held some interesting jobs and enjoyed some impressive mentors. At this chapter in my life, I honestly feel like I’m just getting started. My health is recovering and so is my life. I’m learning more and experiencing more. I aim to master my life to my most intended potential. I see the puzzle pieces before me. I’m just beginning to bring the collective pieces together. I trust God will reveal those mysteries when it is time for me to know. In the meantime, I have a list of adventures to embark upon.