In a few weeks we will begin a new chapter in our Journey. The opportunity has come for K to attend a Conductive Education program in our local community. This is truly a dream come true for me. I first read about conductive education when K was a baby and I thought the whole program made so much sense. I searched the internet for information about location and costs. The closest program to us was in Ontario and would require being away from home for a minimum of 5 weeks. Travel and living expenses alone were well beyond our budget not to mention the cost of the program. Being the firm believer that I am that everything happens for a reason I knew that someday, somehow, this would happen for us. I had the knowledge; I just needed to keep my eyes and ears open for the opportunity.
 

About 2 ½ years ago I came into contact with James Forliti. He has been trying to set up a CE program in our area. He has a tremendous challenge getting this going but has a dream and is working hard to make it happen. His driving force is his own child but he truly believes that this is the best program to train these kids towards independent living. He held a fundraiser for the cause. We spent a wonderful evening meeting other parents of children in similar circumstance to us and being entertained by Tyler Fortin, a stand-up comedian who uses his experience of life with CP as the basis for his routine.
 

Last spring we were contacted by Purpose Society inquiring if we still were interested in having K attend a CE program. Things have been moving along in a positive direction. A conductor has been hired, space is available to use and clients are registering. This will be an exciting new beginning indeed.