With the roller coaster rising, I feel my heart sinking. As I close my eyes and hold my breath in prayer, a small hand gently touches mine. While joyfully singing a Lady Gaga song, she warmly whispers into my ear “Relax!” In December 2013, as a volunteer with the Sunshine Foundation, I participated in “Dreamlift,” a remarkable initiative which allows children with severe disabilities or life threatening illnesses to enjoy a special experience at Disneyland. To be honest, leading up to...

The sun’s rays are intense as I perform my pre-shot routine. I find the distance, adjust to the wind, and glance at my target. On the cart path in the distance, the sun glints off the aluminum cane of my hal-ah-buh-ji. I set up to the ball and my club strikes it at its center. Hal-ah-buh-ji ‘s head tracks the ball in flight until it lands. Pen and notebook in hand, he rapidly jots down notes in perfect Korean...