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”
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”
Following my heart
From a very young age, I always knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. I was fascinated with television and spent my childhood dreaming about working at the TV station. Saying “the TV station” above is not a mistake, because there… Continue Reading “Following my heart”
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”
Everything under the sun
J.P., Paige and I have had a busy year, and things don’t seem to be calming down. But several people have asked how things are going and whether I’ve stopped blogging. There are still plenty of stories to tell, and I’m hoping to break… Continue Reading “Everything under the sun”
To mom on her 73rd birthday
My dearest mom, There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you several times. It’s been almost five years since you left us, and I still miss your almost daily phone calls and chance to get together for a meal… Continue Reading “To mom on her 73rd birthday”
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