Learning From Lew
The Day Lew Died
The Day Lew Died: February 4, 1998, 5:30 p.m. “Your son, Lew, is very seriously ill. We need for you to come to the hospital.” It is a female doctor...
Learning From Lew
Homage to Sheila
Sheila was an aide at the Home of the Innocents. She was working that first day when we took Lew from the respite care home to HOTI. That day was...
Learning From Lew
First day at The Home of The Innocents
It was the day we took Lew to the Home of the Innocents to stay. It was the worst day of my life – but not for the reasons I...
Learning From Lew
The Best (and worst) Social Worker
“THAT’S EASY FOR YOU TO SAY! IT ISN’T YOUR CHILD HAVING UNCONTROLLABLE SEIZURES ON YOUR LIVINGROOM FLOOR!!” My usually quiet voice blasted Lew’s pediatric neurologist. A stunned silence followed on...