Tag: loss of child

How Black Friday Transformed My View On Leadership

You’re probably expecting that I have some crazy story about a shopping misadventure.  I don’t.  Black Friday in our house has a completely different meaning.  Two years ago on the day after Thanksgiving, my son stopped breathing just as we got into the emergency room of our local Children’s Hospital.  We made it just inside the doors before he went…

My Example For An Inspirational Life

This is  an excerpt of my dedication celebrating the life of my son, Joshua who passed away on April, 12, 2013 – as presented at his services on April 18th, 2013. Introduction A couple weeks ago Jess and I were at a meeting regarding Josh’s education plan.  Part of the standard process for reviewing special education goals at Josh’s age…