My Uncle Tommy is 56 years old.
He has cerebral palsy and other disabilities that leave him non-ambulatory, requiring a wheelchair.
A few years ago, my grandparents, who are in their 80s, had to make the toughest decision of their lives. They had to move Tommy out of their home. However, they soon found out that their tough move was actually a tremendous blessing when Tommy moved south of St. Louis to Pony Bird – a residential care facility that provides 24-hour care for developmentally disabled, non-ambulatory children and adults. These individuals are unable to meet their daily living needs without assistance.
