Navigating Life's Detours
Finding the right path for a teen with special needs
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I still do 27 years later
I was chatting with a coworker at AdventHealth and mentioned that today is my wedding anniversary. She asked how many years Paige Cousins and I have been married, and I responded, “27 years.” You could see the surprise in her eyes. It doesn’t feel… Continue Reading “I still do 27 years later”
The J.P. Story: Hospital holidays
It was beginning to look like we may be spending Thanksgiving and Christmas in the hospital in 2018. Unexplained pain and recurrent vomiting had sent us to the hospital in October and again in early November. We were discharged after a five-day stay and returned to the emergency room that night.
Thanks for the memory
“Thanks for the memory Of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes Motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes. How lovely it was.” I’ve seen a lot of people come and go in my years at WESH-TV, and I always thought of the… Continue Reading “Thanks for the memory”
My magical marathon
It’s been a while since I ran my first marathon on Jan. 10 at Walt Disney World, but I still think about it often for many reasons. I’ve never been a sports enthusiast, but as I have aged I realized simply that if I… Continue Reading “My magical marathon”
My four-legged running buddy
Exercise is important — even for our family members with four legs. In the beginning of April, I made a decision to stop walking the dog and running by myself. I decided to teach the dog to run with me, so I could get… Continue Reading “My four-legged running buddy”
A new bundle of joy
There are plenty of reasons why bringing another cat into our home wasn’t exactly a good idea, and I’ve said all of them to my wife, Paige, over the past few months. The biggest reason has always been the battle to keep our Canine… Continue Reading “A new bundle of joy”
Plenty to think about
The balance between work and fatherhood has always been difficult. J.P. is a growing boy — a teenager now — and it’s taking more hands to do the most basic things. As I’ve published in previous posts, we’re getting help through nursing and a new… Continue Reading “Plenty to think about”
Insurance provides needed help as J.P. grows
It’s been a busy year, and I’m having a hard time believing it’s already nearing its end. I like to think I thrive in a busy environment, but recently, I’ve frequently felt like I’m struggling just to get the absolutely essential things done. J.P.… Continue Reading “Insurance provides needed help as J.P. grows”
Remembering Ariel
Ariel has gone to be with Belle in cat heaven. For those who aren’t aware, Ariel and Belle were my first birthday present to Paige after we got married in 1994. They were sisters and came from the home of a fellow WESH-TV employee… Continue Reading “Remembering Ariel”
The J.P. Story: Growing family
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 10th chapter looks at how our extended family dealt with simultaneous pregnancies. To start at the beginning of… Continue Reading “The J.P. Story: Growing family”
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