Navigating Life's Detours
Finding the right path for a teen with special needs
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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”
The J.P. Story: Salty problem
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 fourth chapter looks at J.P.’s first full day in the hospital and our introduction… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Salty problem”
The J.P. Story: Joyous birth
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 third chapter looks at the birth of what many called our miracle baby. To… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Joyous birth”
The J.P. Story: Waiting game begins
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 second chapter looks at life before the trip to the delivery room. To read… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Waiting game begins”
The J.P. Story: Uncertainty before birth
Dad’s note: In honor of J.P.’s 12th birthday, I’m beginning “The J.P. Story,” which looks back at our journey through birth and now approaching teen-hood. I hope you enjoy. The first chapter looks at life before the trip to the delivery room. It came… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Uncertainty before birth”
Walkin’ ‘n Rollin’ to support Canine Companions
To say that the addition of a service dog has changed the lives of J.P., Paige and I would be an understatement. Earlier this week, Paige said she was at first hesitant about getting one but now wishes she had done it years ago.… Continue Reading “Walkin’ ‘n Rollin’ to support Canine Companions”
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