Paxton's Journey

01/11/2026

1/11 And Pax says……

01/09/2026

🎉🎊🎉 We are so excited to announce that our first children’s book, Paxton’s Journey: A Story of Answered Prayer, has been officially published!! 🎉🎊🎉

Paxton’s Journey: A Story of Answered Prayer is a heartfelt, faith-filled story that shows how God’s love and the power of prayer carried a little boy and his family through one of the hardest moments of their lives. Based on Paxton’s real journey, this book gently reminds children and families that God is always near, even when life feels scary or uncertain. Through simple storytelling and uplifting scenes, readers see how a community came together, how prayers were lifted around the world, and how God answered in a beautiful way. This story encourages kids to trust God, hold onto hope, and remember that miracles still happen today. Perfect for families, churches, classrooms, and anyone who needs a reminder of God’s constant care.

Available for purchase at Amazon or by clicking the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFXYJKJM?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_mwn_dp_15JJNDK2Z1H3P8JWK4PQ_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_mwn_dp_15JJNDK2Z1H3P8JWK4PQ_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_mwn_dp_15JJNDK2Z1H3P8JWK4PQ_1&bestFormat=true

***This is the children’s book, not what we refer to as the “big book”, which was announced last fall. That project is still in development, but we will share any updates on the page.***

Paxton’s Journey: A Story of Answered Prayer is a heartfelt, faith-filled story that shows how God’s love and the power of prayer carried a little boy and his family through one of the hardest moments of their lives. Based on Paxton’s real journey, this book gently reminds children and familie...

01/06/2026

1/6 Pax is working on some cutting skills! He needs your help in choosing the shape that is cut the best! He hasn’t done any cutting in a while so I think he did pretty good!

01/04/2026

1/4 11:30 am Pax Update

Happy New Year to all our followers and supporters! Tomorrow marks 44 weeks since the accident. Only about 8 weeks until the one year Anniversary! WOW!

Pax and Spencer start back to school on Tuesday! Which means that Pepere and I jump back into 4th grade homework! Yippee😬

We are very proud of Spencer who was inducted into the Gifted program at school. He is one smart boy and has a photographic memory much like his mama Olivia, the brains behind Paxton’s Journey.

Along this journey we have had to say “no” to many things that Paxton has wanted to be a part of and that’s been a hard thing on all of us! His body is still working on coordinating with his brain to his arms and legs. He lost some upper body strength which again is neurological so we try to do things to build up that strength. What is needed most is the neuro pathways to forge new paths to reconnection. He had severe diffuse hemorrhaging across his brain so there are a lot of affected areas. But God……..But God…..by God’s grace look at Paxton now! 2026 brings us the opportunities for continued healing and repair! God said “watch me” and we are here to watch and pray!

Which leads me back to having to say no! Pepere and Uncle Nick coached Pax and Spencer last year in basketball which was 1-3rd grades. This year the boys moved up to 4-5th grades. Pepere and Uncle Nick are coaching them again. The basket has gone from 8’ to now 10’. Much more difficult for Paxton.

Yesterday was their first game of the season. Pax is not allowed to play per his doctor but we made a family decision with the blessing of all the other coaches and players to let him in to the game for a few minutes. Dr. Enoch will probably scold us but Pax was on cloud 9. All the coaches were insistent that Pax play and the opposing team would back off and not get in his way. Everybody was rooting for Pax. It was heartwarming to see his court instincts coming back and he gave it 100% as he always does!

It came to pass yesterday. Pepere put him in for a few minutes and you will have to watch the video to see what happens at the end! We didn’t win, lost by 4 but it will be a game to remember. Thank you Camp Harmony for loving Pax so much!

We are back to PT, OT, Speech and baseball therapy this week! So I hope to have lots to tell you when we meet again!

We pray for each of you as you pray for us! Hoping that 2026 is good to us all!

“But those that hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” Isaiah 40:31



Spencer #55 Pax #23

01/01/2026

✨ It’s okay if all you did in 2025 was survive ✨

As we close out a year that stretched us, shaped us, and asked more of us than we expected, we’re stepping into 2026 with renewed hope. Thank you for walking with us through every high and low. Here’s to a new year that feels lighter, kinder, and full of miracles.

12/29/2025

12/28. This actually took place on 12/22. Pax’s youngest cousin, Shiloh had her preschool Christmas program and we took Pax with us! Shiloh’s teacher, Mrs. Betty Jo invited Pax up to sing a Christmas carol. This is what he chose! He did an awesome job with Shiloh’s help (and Pepere’s 😉) and there was not a dry eye in the house! God is good!

12/29/2025

12/28 The drug holiday has shown us the extent of the lefty tremor! We are working every day to try things in hopes it will calm down! I guess we could call this the “milk challenge”🙃. Pax will keep trying, please keep praying!

12/29/2025

12/28 Pax is working with putty to strengthen lefty. He molds this putty every day and tonight he got a little silly 🤪. Have to give him props for giving it a good try!

12/29/2025

12/28 7:30 pm Pax Update

Well…..the Christmas decorations are all put away and the house is back in order! We had a wonderful Christmas with all the kids and grands together! It was chaotic, busy, fun, joyful and oh so……hot🥵. I was not expecting Christmas Day to be in the upper 70’s in northeast Georgia! I mean isn’t it supposed to be cold and snowy on Christmas Day?? We hope you all have had lots of family time and good food this holiday season, you have all been in our thoughts and prayers!

Pax began his drug holiday on December 10th and things have been somewhat rough. We really didn’t know the extent of how bad his tremor was until the drug holiday. I was so hoping and praying that it would not be any worse, but it is.

Seeing him struggle even more has been hard on us all, especially Pepere. In true Pax fashion, he just compensates for it by using his right hand more and his left hand less. Which, isn’t good either. He needs to use lefty as much as possible to strengthen it. We are hoping with more time things will level off and lefty will calm down some! So we are doing lots of “fun” things!

Along with being off his tremor medicine, he’s also off his antidepressant. He has moments of frustration and moments of crying. Things that are small and insignificant seem to upset him easier than before the accident. We think those emotions will even out over time. Fingers crossed! I will add that after an outburst, he picks himself up and keeps going! Doesn’t last long and he doesn’t dwell on things! So glad he’s had this time at home to test the waters and readjust. Sleep is is friend! When he gets plenty, things don’t bother him as easily.

We sure are looking forward to 2026! Hoping and praying it’s our year to celebrate and enjoy family! It will be mine and Pepere’s 50th wedding anniversary in October so we hope to plan something awesome! Pax’s one year accident anniversary is coming in 9 short weeks! Right at the beginning of baseball season! To see him take the field will be a day worth celebrating! Sure wish all of our followers could be there⚾️

We sure hope that you all will stay with us! Paxton still has a lot to accomplish in his journey and y’all are family! We love you all!!

I’m going to add a video to this post. It’s hard to watch but we promised in the beginning that this journey would be ups and downs, highs and lows, and some hard days and we share because you all care and will be in prayer over these things! I’m posting a couple other videos separately, so look for those too! All dated 12/28

Thank you to all those that shared your prayer needs with us on the post before Christmas. We didn’t take your requests lightly and our hearts hurt over each one. We all prayed over your needs and lifted you up to God, the One who can heal, restore and overcome!

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to you all!!! We love and appreciate every one of you🎄🎄🎄As we prepare to celebrate our Savior’s birth, we will leave you with a message from Pax and his cousins!

12/17/2025

If you are in need of prayer, the G-Unit is ready to lift you up!! Y’all have stood in the gap for us and we would be honored to do the same for you. Just post your prayer request in the comments or send us a DM if you’re not comfortable sharing it publicly.

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18