In 1963, Philip Hodges was born, the seventh of eight children, inflicted with Cerebral Palsy. Thanks to the loving devotion of their parents, who saw Philip as a gift and not a burden, the author and his siblings experienced the power of love, devotion, and acceptance that forever changed their lives. In Lessons from Philip, the author shares his experiences growing up and reflects on the immense influence that having Philip for a brother had on his life, shaping his worldview and providing a guide for how to live his life. He wrote the book in the hope that families struggling with the realities of a profoundly disabled child or sibling might be comforted by his reflections and perhaps be able to find the joys amid the sorrows of caring for a disabled child. Foreword Chapter One - Adjusting to Reality Chapter Two - Trying Everything Chapter Three - Working Together Chapter Four - Including Phillip in Our Lives Chapter Five - Forgiving the Stairs of Strangers Chapter Six - Communicating Without Speaking Chapter Seven - Keeper of the Peace Chapter Eight - Being Grateful and Doing My Best Chapter Nine - Accepting People as They Are Chapter Ten - Dealing With Setbacks Chapter Eleven - Caring for Others and the Joy of Volunteering Chapter Twelve - Phillip Today Finding the Joy
