Never Say Never: A Child's Uncompromising Determination on the Path to Adulthood

by Hendry, John

• ISBN13: 9781618621528
• ISBN10: 1618621521
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-01
• Publisher: TATE PUB & ENTERPRISES

Summary

It's the news no parent wants to hear: their newborn child is not healthy. in a moment the hopes, dreams, and expectations for a lifetime are dashed and replaced with a new reality.When John Hendry's son, Steven, was born three months early, he and his family were faced with this new reality. Steven's life would be a new challenge for everyone. They quickly realized that the key to success rested in changing challenges into opportunities. With the help of family, friends, and the community, the Hendry's helped Steven learn to Never Say Never.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 13
Introduction	p. 15
And So The Journey Begins	p. 21
The First Major Detour	p. 27
The Worst of Times and the Best of Times	p. 47
Drama, Basketball, and Falling Down Stairs	p. 71
Handling LifeÆs Highs and Lows	p. 91
Closing in on the Destination	p. 113
The End of One Journey-The Beginning of the Next	p. 131
They Defied the Odds-So Anything is Possible	p. 145
About the Author	p. 153
Appendix: Positive Words to Guide You	p. 155
Resources, Addresses, and Contacts	p. 159
Terms of Disability	p. 171
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