Navigating Life's Detours
Finding the right path for a teen with special needs
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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: 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”
It’s International Assistance Dog Week
I feel kind of old tonight. Why, you ask? It’s because there’s a new group of families at Canine Companions for Independence in Orlando this week being matched with assistance dogs. The timing is impeccable as the group kicked off training as International Assistance… Continue Reading “It’s International Assistance Dog Week”
Staycation memories bring smiles
The summer staycation ended way too fast, and my sister, Catherine, and my niece, Abbie, are back home in Missouri. Goodbyes are tough, but the memories made during the visit will have me smiling for weeks to come. The all-important Great Doughnut Survey was… Continue Reading “Staycation memories bring smiles”
J.P.’s staycation adventure
It’s been a busy few weeks with schedule changes at work and numerous special appointments — both personal and business. Through it all, I’ve been looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. That’s when my sister and niece arrived for a… Continue Reading “J.P.’s staycation adventure”
Vacation all I ever wanted …
J.P. just completed extended school year, and the start of fifth grade for him is less than a month away. Most would be thinking about summer vacation, but with much of my vacation time used for training at Canine Companions, it’s time to get… Continue Reading “Vacation all I ever wanted …”
Time for correction
Every once in a while, we all need to be corrected, right? As well behaved as Karina has been, the trainers at Canine Companions told us early on that she was food-driven. At the time, I thought to myself, “Well, aren’t we all? I… Continue Reading “Time for correction”
Friday Fun: Karina assists in therapy
Hi everyone, it’s Karina. My facilitator, Jeff, told me he’s been getting many questions about how things are going as I’ve settled into life with the Cousins family. I thought I would try to fill people in on how a Canine Companion goes about… Continue Reading “Friday Fun: Karina assists in therapy”
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