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Pavilion2019-07-03T13:08:53+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2016/12/23/thanks-for-the-memory/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15726487_10154544251010432_8576657482085385070_n.jpg15726487_10154544251010432_8576657482085385070_nEnjoying time with Jim Payne and Meredith McDonough on my final day at WESH-TV.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/13920492_10154177822740432_5371488102014416142_o.jpg13920492_10154177822740432_5371488102014416142_oThe WESH/WKCF TV studios are located on Wymore Road in Winter Park.2016-12-24T04:37:52+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2016/12/22/j-p-s-hospital-stay-1-month-later/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15697337_10154540180115432_4009092267796500353_n.jpg15697337_10154540180115432_4009092267796500353_nJ.P. takes a nap after a rough night at Florida Hospital for 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meeting.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/64023_10150583513915432_2047714590_n.jpgTallahassee tripMembers of the staff at Florida Hospital for Children visit with legislators in Tallahassee to preserve Medicaid funding.2015-05-07T04:25:54+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/09/28/the-j-p-story-mixed-blessings/2015-04-25T00:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2015/04/23/everything-under-the-sun/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jp-sun.jpgjp-sunJ.P. draws a sun in occupational therapy.2015-04-23T18:06:20+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2015/01/22/birthday-wishes-to-an-amazing-sister/2015-02-02T08:59:56+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2015/01/21/rocks-and-hard-places/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10885581_10152912098825432_1611943782586454359_n.jpgJ.P. is dischargedJ.P. is discharged from the hospital just in time for 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born.2014-09-03T20:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/09/01/the-j-p-story-joyous-birth/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/news.jpgBirth announcementThe birth of J.P. Cousins makes the DeLand newspaper.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/newborn.jpgJ.P. after birthOne of the first photos of J.P. Cousins after his birth at Florida Hospital-Orlando.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jeffbaby.jpgProud fatherSmiles abound after J.P.'s birth.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/group.jpgWealth of supportFamily and friends gather for a photo just after hearing of J.P.'s birth.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/feet.jpgIt's officialJ.P. with a nurse in the newborn nursery at Florida Hospital-Orlando.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/birth.gifJ.P. is bornOne of the first photos of J.P. taken on Aug. 30, 2002.2014-09-04T03:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/08/31/the-j-p-story-waiting-game-begins/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/j-p-cousins-10-text.gifThe J.P. StoryThe J.P. Story2014-09-01T13:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/08/13/walkin-n-rollin-to-support-canine-companions/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_20140813_133754_677-1.jpgKarina on dutyKarina is ready for duty in her Canine Companions vest.2014-08-13T17:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/08/06/its-international-assistance-dog-week/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/10347248_10152547339468965_3545453884250331142_n.jpgService dog candidatesThese are the dogs being matched at the August 2014 team training at Canine Companions in Orlando.2014-08-07T00:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/07/31/staycation-memories-bring-smiles/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10400861_10152619839550432_3671589280970047231_n.jpgAbbie makes breakfastAbbie makes pancakes.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10447528_10152618803680432_3013063379427902886_n.jpgPaige's giant salad bowlPaige's salad bowl at Cask & Larder.2014-07-31T21:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/07/27/j-p-s-staycation-adventure/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10406519_10152612984160432_1111375761821711555_n.jpgSwingin' at the museumPaige and I try out the museum's swings.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10526046_10152612502585432_741930797508601629_n.jpgCelebrity Mascot GamesThe Celebrity Mascot Games are held at Amway Center.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1551658_10152610395035432_9087564005568580732_n.jpgDonut KingA very important taste test is conducted with doughnuts from The Donut King.2014-10-15T05:40:15+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/07/25/vacation-all-i-ever-wanted/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mobile-photos-112.jpgJeff and CatherineMy sister, Catherine Brandt and I on a visit in 2013.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10526024_10152607613460432_5913259241279509319_n.jpgJ.P. and Karina snuggleJ.P. and Karina bond on the couch.2014-07-25T22:48:07+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/07/05/time-for-correction/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wpid-wp-1404519246438.jpgCat privacy denThe cats get a safe place to eat and keep Karina out of their bowls.2014-07-07T23:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/06/27/friday-fun-karina-assists-in-therapy/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jp-smile.jpgJ.P.'s therapy assistantKarina assists J.P. during physical therapy.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jp-karina.jpgJ.P. hugs KarinaJ.P. gives Karina a hug during physical therapy.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10299003_10152491348180432_1968812097371375352_n.jpgKarina with J.P.Karina cuddles with J.P. in his bed2014-06-28T00:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/06/22/karina-gets-clean/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10415639_10152531406830432_8701112677288838461_n.jpgKarina gets cleanKarina dries off on the pool deck after her bath.2014-06-22T18:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/06/15/fatherly-thoughts/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2011-10-02-13-15-17.jpgJ.P. goes horseback ridingJ.P. visits a farm and rides a horse.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2011-04-05-19-03-25.jpgJ.P.'s Magical NightJ.P. goes court side at an Orlando Magic game.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn0026.jpgJ.P.'s first visit to beachJ.P. visits the beach for the first time.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1496756_10202793705632697_891570642_n.jpgSpending time at the hospitalJeff and J.P. cuddle during a hospital stay in early 2014.2014-06-15T11:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/06/12/praying-for-healing/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10390551_720425248015812_3097812800914788832_n.jpgMaggie Habeeb and KarinaMaggie Habeeb during training with Karina.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/611kent.jpgKent MortonWESH-TV's Claire Metz visits Kent Morton at Halifax Hospital2014-06-13T00:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/06/08/enjoying-the-everyday/2014-06-08T14:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/06/04/training-completed/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-29ad5f92-1c97-4f3b-916c-44aa951b7072-20140530-112355-2048.jpgFreddy visitsPaige, J.P. and I with Uncle Freddie.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-33f7fb67-eae4-47f1-8c85-4c9fa177f234-20140530-111638-2048.jpgThe familyPaige, J.P., Karina and I at Paige's parents' house in DeLand.2014-06-04T18:18:06+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/31/a-lesson-in-every-day/2014-05-31T17:46:16+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/30/friday-fun-hes-an-inspiration/2014-05-30T19:48:03+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/29/j-p-s-new-wheels/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140529_110730_517.jpgFitting the new wheelchairJ.P. gets fitted into his new wheelchair.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140529_114210_728.jpgJ.P.'s new wheelchairJ.P. tries out his new wheels.2014-05-30T00:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/28/karina-assists-in-therapy/2014-05-29T00:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/27/catching-up/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140527_204632_855.jpgKarina's new bedKarina's new comfy bed2014-05-28T01:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/25/school-makes-big-move/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10367719_10152061523000981_4661723337849233678_n.jpgCECO moveMovers bring equipment into the new Conductive Education Center of Orlando.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/525ceco.jpgConductive Education Center of OrlandoThe Conductive Education Center of Orlando makes a big move.2014-05-25T18:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/24/dog-days-of-summer-arrive-early/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/resizedimage_1400939487663.jpgKarina in bedKarina checks out J.P.'s bed.2014-05-25T00:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/23/friday-fun-start-your-engines/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/523dog.jpgMemorial Day Canine CompanionA Canine Companion is ready for Memorial Day.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/523car.jpgPatient with carA patient at Florida Hospital for Children enjoys his new remote-control car.2014-05-23T19:56:57+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/22/shaking-off-the-cobwebs/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140521_155530_193.jpgSnoozing dogKarina takes a snooze while at the hospital with J.P.2014-05-22T20:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/21/diaper-trouble-prompts-change-in-plans/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140521_195309_355.jpgKarina walkA selfie during my walk with Karina.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140521_135843_005.jpgR2D2 VisitR2D2 visits the hospital.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10411958_10203483674161479_8693245981056855564_n.jpgKarina in hospital bedKarina comforts J.P. at the hospital.2014-05-22T01:48:58+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/20/sleeping-soundly-again/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140520_215935_628.jpgJ.P. sleepingJ.P. is sleeping better one night after coming home from the hospital.2014-05-21T02:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/20/equal-time-for-cats/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/265352_10150229879345432_1338191_o.jpgAriel and BelleOur cats, Ariel and Belle, nap on the bed.2014-05-20T15:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/19/j-p-is-home/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140519_142059_255.jpgChillin' on the couchJ.P. and Karina chill on the couch after arriving home from the hospital.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fb_img_14005076440541638.jpgKarina visits the vetKarina makes her first visit to the veterinarian.2014-05-19T19:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/18/long-day-brings-welcome-news/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140518_193740_497.jpgJ.P. improvesJ.P. is looking better.2014-05-18T23:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/17/celebrating-canine-commencement/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_4912.jpgGraduationKarina is passed to me by her puppy raiser at graduation.2014-05-17T21:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/16/getting-to-know-our-puppy-raiser/2014-05-17T01:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/15/disappointment-abounds/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140515_205026.jpgJ.P. sickJ.P. returns to the hospital.2014-05-16T10:36:33+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/14/karina-visits-j-p-before-discharge/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140514_133941_485.jpgKarina therapyKarina assists J.P.'s therapists at the hospital.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140514_125103_988.jpgKarina visits hospitalKarina visits J.P. at Florida Hospital for Children.2014-05-15T22:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/13/j-p-wakes-up-with-smile/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140513_173230.jpgJ.P.'s card and giftJ.P. gets a card and gift from his friends at Canine Companions for Independence.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140513_173223.jpgWIN_20140513_173223https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140513_162853.jpgJ.P.'s stuffed dogJ.P. receives a gift from his friends at Canine Companions.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140509_085516_674.jpgMat timeKarina spends time with J.P. during training.2014-05-13T21:36:22+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/13/getting-back-on-track/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140513_121146.jpgJ.P. in recoveryJ.P. recovers after his shunt revision.2014-05-13T16:14:34+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/12/preparing-for-surgery/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140512_152629_726.jpgBatman and Catwoman visit J.P.Batman and Catwoman visit J.P. at Florida Hospital for Children.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/920424_10151750843915432_1781892505_o.jpgClogged shuntTubing from J.P.'s shunt revision in 2013.2014-05-13T02:07:37+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/12/im-a-lucky-dog/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140509_152908_292.jpgKarina visits with J.P.Karina visits with J.P. during team training.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140510_095828_005.jpgLowe's with KarinaJeff, J.P. and Karina on a field trip to Lowe's.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140505_154628_299.jpgKarina with J.P. and PaigeKarina visits with J.P. and Paige.2014-05-13T01:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/11/dealing-with-unforseen-problems-part-2/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140511_244636_473.jpgJ.P. hospitalizedJ.P. is hospitalized during training to get a canine companion.2014-05-12T11:47:15+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/10/aiming-for-success/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10329756_10152342108378965_6899445518909286516_o.jpgMom and pupA Canine Companion snuggles with her puppy.2014-05-10T22:04:24+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/09/doggone-nice-people/2014-05-10T01:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/08/dealing-with-unforseen-problems/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140508_151114_808.jpgCCI PuzzleThis picture is in the training building at Canine Companions for Independence.2014-05-11T01:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/07/a-preliminary-match/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140507_204456.jpgPaws and handsThe wall of our dorm room at Canine Companions for Independence.2014-05-08T00:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/06/j-p-begins-his-work-at-dog-training/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140506_122119_855.jpgCanine Companions giftCanine Companions receives a $500 gift.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10301221_10154147414245492_7218550261332400112_n.jpgThe dog candidatesThese are the dogs that could be placed with the recipients in our class.2014-05-07T01:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/05/cinco-de-canine-surprise-at-dog-training/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_20140505_083352_407.jpgJ.P. at Canine CompanionsJ.P. at his first day at Canine Companions.2014-05-06T02:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/04/teaching-this-old-dog-new-tricks/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140504_213343.jpgOur RoomOur room at Canine Companions.2014-05-05T16:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/03/mornings-with-j-p/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/win_20140428_100515.jpgJ.P. waking upJ.P. in the morning.2014-05-03T20:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/02/friday-fun-frozen-fever-hits-hospital/2014-05-02T20:24:06+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/05/01/make-room-for-puppy/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/win_20140501_142010.jpgJ.P.'s roomJ.P.'s room is readied for his canine companion.2014-05-02T03:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/29/why-do-i-run/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/081.jpgReady to RaceJeff and Don Hettenbach at the Jim Payne Fearless 5K for the Kids.2014-05-01T22:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/25/why-blog-now/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/319dog.jpg319dogJ.P. meets his first canine companion at orientation.2014-04-28T17:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/27/its-someones-birthday/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2011-10-02-13-22-18.jpgPaige and J.P.Paige and J.P. on a trip to Green Meadows Farm.2014-04-28T17:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/28/the-packing-process-begins/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/win_20140428_132445.jpgCanine Companions manualOur textbook for Canine Companions training and the beginnings of a list of what we'll need.2014-04-29T00:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/26/making-the-hospital-hospitable/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mobile-photos-029.jpgChildren's AmbulanceFlorida Hospital for Children ambulance awaits a call.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mobile-photos-012.jpgJ.P. SurgeryJ.P. recovers after shunt surgery in May 2013.2014-04-27T00:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/26/what-is-holoprosencephaly/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/baby.jpgBaby J.P.Baby J.P.2025-07-30T08:47:45+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.com/2014/04/25/the-daily-balancing-act/https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jp-van.jpgjp-vanJ.P. and Jeff ride in the van.https://navigatinglifesdetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jp-jorge.jpgjp-jorgeJ.P. gets his hand splints fitted by Jorge Somoza at Combined Medical Services.2014-04-25T22:23:03+00:00monthlyhttps://navigatinglifesdetours.comdaily1.02025-07-30T08:47:45+00:00