Remembering Micah, Mattie’s faithful companion and beloved “Peace Puppy”
March 1, 2013
By Jeni Stepanek, Ph.D
Living the Life
Photos: The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Micah, the beloved service dog shared by Jeni Stepanek and her son, the late teen poet and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2013. Micah was one month away from turning 11 years of age.
Mattie, the young peace poet, penned seven New York Times best-selling books of Heartsongs poetry and Just Peace essays. A regular guest on shows such as The Oprah [...]
Top 10 (#1) Jeni Stepanek: Teaching courage, sharing Mattie’s hope
October 2, 2011
Wendy Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
DC Spotlight TV, Living the Life, Top 10 Most Interesting People 2011
When Jeni Stepanek looks back over her life, it’s often difficult to reflect on the past. On June 22, 2004, her fourth child, Mattie, lost his lifelong battle with a rare neuromuscular disease. As a result of the disease, Mattie relied on a ventilator to breathe and a wheelchair to get around. He would have been 21 years old on July 17 of [...]