Navigating Life's Detours
Finding the right path for a teen with special needs
Month: September 2014
The J.P. Story: Mixed blessings
Dad’s note: In honor of J.P.’s 12th birthday, I’m writing “The J.P. Story,” which looks back at our journey through birth and now approaching teen-hood. I hope you enjoy. The ninth chapter looks at how we learned of J.P.’s disabilities and the way doctors informed… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Mixed blessings”
The talented Mr. Royalty
Earlier this month, I posted about Paige’s back problems and inability to lift J.P. for the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the problem caught us a bit off-guard. We have no lift in the house for J.P., and we have no nursing help or aide… Continue Reading “The talented Mr. Royalty”
The J.P. Story: Early steps
Dad’s note: In honor of J.P.’s 12th birthday, I’m writing “The J.P. Story,” which looks back at our journey through birth and now approaching teen-hood. I hope you enjoy. The eighth chapter looks at how we got started on our journey with J.P. after being… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Early steps”
Growing child leads to aching back
It’s been a tough couple of weeks in the Cousins’ household. We’ve been dealing with a sick 19-year-old cat, and a wife with some serious back pain. Not only is that bad for Paige, but consequently, I’m called to do more lifting, and then my… Continue Reading “Growing child leads to aching back”
Cerebral palsy patient makes masterpieces
I haven’t been this inspired in a long time, but a nursing home resident with cerebral palsy in Oregon has proven again that people with disabilities can do amazing things. Paul Smith was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child. He was unable to… Continue Reading “Cerebral palsy patient makes masterpieces”
Silver Belle
Many of you probably remember I started this blog back in May as J.P., Paige and I were preparing for our team training at Canine Companions for Independence. We were blessed to be given a 2-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix named Karina. Karina has adapted… Continue Reading “Silver Belle”
Family gathers for J.P.’s 12th birthday
It’s hard to believe J.P. is 12 years old, especially as I’ve spent the past week telling the first part of The J.P. Story. Writing about that incredible time has been enhanced by digging through photo albums, and recalling the amazing experience with Paige… Continue Reading “Family gathers for J.P.’s 12th birthday”
The J.P. Story: An incredible gift
Dad’s note: In honor of J.P.’s 12th birthday, I’m writing “The J.P. Story,” which looks back at our journey through birth and now approaching teen-hood. I hope you enjoy. The seventh chapter looks at J.P.’s discharge and the incredible ways our church helped us get… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: An incredible gift”
The J.P. Story: Bottle battle
Dad’s note: In honor of J.P.’s 12th birthday, I’m writing “The J.P. Story,” which looks back at our journey through birth and now approaching teen-hood. I hope you enjoy. The sixth chapter looks at J.P.’s eating struggle before discharge. To start at the beginning of the… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Bottle battle”
The J.P. Story: Back to surgery
Dad’s note: In honor of J.P.’s 12th birthday, I’m writing “The J.P. Story,” which looks back at our journey through birth and now approaching teen-hood. I hope you enjoy. The fifth chapter looks at J.P.’s first trip to the operating room. To start at the beginning… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Back to surgery”
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