When you think of outer-space, images of adventure are usually the first to rush to the forefront of the mind, but, the truth is, a trip to outer-space would probably be more traumatic than invigorating. At first, this assessment might seem harsh due to the charming space odysseys we've seen depicted on theater screens. When [...]
I didn't realize how prominent the letter 'B' would become once Jesher came home. Our life has become inundated with the second letter of the alphabet. The "bassinet" has become the central hub of all household activity. The day's schedule is now controlled by the words "bottles," and "burps." I am constantly reaching for "blankies" [...]
The parade of health professionals briefing us on life after NICU continued throughout the morning, and after each specialist said their part, I would turn and say to Jesher, "It's time to go home bro!" Honestly, much of the medical jargon and final reviews never made it to my frontal lobe. For four months, we [...]
I had an inaugural experience that I must share! I got home-sick because I began missing my son. In all transparency, I didn't think this could happen to me. Previously, there was only one human that could cause my heart to throb in this way--my wife Lhorraine. Outside of her, only inanimate amenities could affect [...]
I caught myself pouting the other day, and I didn't feel guilty about it. I was overseeing Jesher's care as a nurse attempted to calm him down. Since being moved from a ventilator to a CPAP [Continuous Positive Air Pressure] machine, Jesher has been noticeably agitated. And I can't blame him! The contraption requires him [...]
"I'm sorry to say, but sadly it's true; bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you." I get emotional each time Jesher and I reach this point in the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh the Places You'll Go. Actually, this whole section has a way of sinking deep into my heart. It's simply too accurate, and when spoken [...]
During Lhorraine's pregnancy, I would often read Jesher literature that was far above his reading level. Why? I honestly don't know. Maybe it was the first signs of unrealistic, parental goal-setting. Or maybe my obsession with superhero films has compromised my thinking...causing me to believe that Jesher is a level-five mutant that can understand any [...]
Prayers for Jesher 