My Sisters

As the youngest of four girls, I scurried to keep up with my older, more athletic sisters — Linda is the eldest, then my sister Jay Kay, and closest to me in age is Kathy. After the 1967 diving accident in which I became paralyzed, my sisters rolled their sleeves up and helped me through all the ups and downs as I adjusted to life in a wheelchair. Patient and persevering, they inspire me to this day!

(Joni’s sisters from left to right: Kathy, Linda, Jay Kay)