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Two for Joy: The True Story of One Family's Journey to Happiness with a Severely Disabled Child

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When their son, Ben, was born with severe disabilities, Jennifer and David Buxton were told that he would never walk, talk, or even recognize them. But they refused to give up on their son. They loved him unconditionally and were determined to give him the best life possible.

Two For Joy - The true story of one family's journey to happiness with severely disabled twins: The Uplifting Story of One Courageous Family

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In Two for Joy, Jennifer Buxton shares their family's inspiring story of love, hope, and perseverance. She writes about the challenges they faced, the joys they experienced, and the lessons they learned along the way.

Two for Joy is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved a child with special needs. It is a story of hope and inspiration that will show you that anything is possible when you have love in your heart.

The Challenges

The Buxtons faced many challenges in raising Ben. He was born with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a severe intellectual disability. He was unable to walk, talk, or care for himself.

The Buxtons had to make many difficult decisions about Ben's care. They had to decide whether to send him to a special school or keep him at home. They had to decide whether to use a wheelchair or a walker. They had to decide whether to try experimental treatments or just focus on making Ben as comfortable as possible.

The Buxtons faced these challenges with courage and determination. They never gave up on Ben. They loved him unconditionally and were always looking for ways to make his life better.

The Joys

Despite the challenges they faced, the Buxtons found great joy in raising Ben. They loved spending time with him and watching him grow and learn.

Ben brought a lot of joy to their lives. He was a happy and loving child who always had a smile on his face. He taught them the importance of patience, acceptance, and love.

The Buxtons learned a lot from Ben. They learned that it is possible to be happy even when things are difficult. They learned that love is the most important thing in life. And they learned that anything is possible when you have love in your heart.

The Lessons

Two for Joy is a story with many lessons to teach us. It teaches us about the power of love, the importance of hope, and the value of perseverance.

It teaches us that anything is possible when we have love in our hearts. It teaches us that we should never give up on those we love, no matter what challenges we face. And it teaches us that the greatest joy in life comes from loving and being loved.

If you are looking for a book that will inspire you and give you hope, then I highly recommend Two for Joy. It is a beautiful and heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

The Author

Jennifer Buxton is a writer and speaker who lives in New Jersey with her husband, David, and their three children. She is the author of Two for Joy and Born for Joy.

Jennifer is a passionate advocate for children with special needs. She has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is also the founder of the Joyful Journey Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to families of children with special needs.