What are we going to do now the ski season is over?

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV

Its official, the 2011 ski season is over for adaptive skiing. I take a look back at some of the memories that are created over the past year and it warms my heart because of the people we helped. One person in particular, Lisa Marie Johnson, who suffers with cerebral palsy from birth, found the wonderful adventures of Disabled Sports of the Eastern Sierra (DSES) at Mammoth Mountain. The adaptive skiing really lit a spark that was in her heart and she's looking forward to going again next year.

Rosanna and I frequently went to the mountain to soak in some clean-air and some fresh snow. I remember many surprise trips that Rosanna put together with an unpredictable work schedule. We remember the hard work of DSES’s staff, volunteers and supporters. We skied with Zachary Ergish, a level II adaptive instructor and many volunteers over the seven or eight trips to the mountain.

Now it's time to look towards the summer activities. Having MS, it's time to be careful of extreme heat. Now, adaptive water sports get all the attention. Swimming, kayaking and white water rafting with trained professionals from Disabled Sports USA. I can't wait to get back on the river. I remember I was introduced to the sports as an able body and absolutely fell in love with them.

It's time to get wet!!

Here is a video of our laast trip:

With much adnmiration and respect,
Joseph DeVere
The Threus Foundation
Founder and President
501(c)3 Charity