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**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 11 November 2004 Four young adults are killed in an auto accident. A dozen people die in a suicide bombing. A young man commits suicide after struggling with Tourette’s syndrome and substance abuse. A family whose adult son has autism, struggles to find a

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 10 October 2004 This month, I preached a sermon at my church. Even though I am ordained minister, I don’t preach much these days, and I particularly don’t preach often on topics unrelated to my work in disabilities and music. However, this particular Sunday,

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 9 September 2004 I’m reading Henri Nouwen’s book “The Road to Daybreak” in which he chronicles his journey from a prestigious teaching position at Harvard University to working as a caregiver with persons with disabilities at the L’Arche Community in Toronto named “Daybreak.” Along

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 8 August 2004 This issue of Companion Resources Newsletter is something of a celebration and an introduction. As some of you know, I have been writing this newsletter for nearly six years now. Companion Resources has been something of a hobby, a passion, a

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 7 July 2004 Our family made a move this month. We think it is a good move, a move toward greater independence. Yet the surprising results, thus far, have both humbled and blessed us! More in a minute. Our 26-year-old son still needs support

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 6 June 2004 What is the relationship between family and community? I’ve had to think of that in a number of ways in these past days. Within the next several weeks, our family of three will attend two significant family reunions. Then, the week

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 5 May 2004 We live in a society where we want to have it all–personal freedom, a family, a fulfilling professional career, time to volunteer for a good cause, and the leisure time to see the world. Yet, a family member with significant disabilities

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 4 April 2004 Employment is a major factor in how society defines the individual person. When we meet a new person, it is almost inevitable that one of the first questions after learning the person’s name is “What do you do?” The question asks