Scott and Sonja Wattles are educators formerly employed in the Mattoon, Illinois school district.

Permission granted

Wendy discusses her personal experiences with perspective, perception and permission. We are never too old to give ourselves permission to have our own voice and explore the world.

Chrissy, mother of Charlie Spurlock, shares about his recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury.

Chrissy shares the story of how her son, Charlie and his best friend, Jack, were in a devastating accident. Charlie's recovery at Shirley Ryan in Chicago lasted nearly a year, and his physical therapy is still ongoing.

Perspective

Wendy shares insights about perspective during these challenging times we live in.

If Not Now, When?

Wendy encourages everyone, no matter their age, to step out of their comfort zone and try something different.

Best of Life on the Illinois Prairie: Shelby tells how the careless behavior of a driver changed the lives of many in her family.

Join us in revisiting this timely episode: Shelby tells how the careless behavior of a driver changed the lives of many in her family, as we come to the 3rd anniversary of the loss of her mother and stepdad.