The Josh’s Place values of Dream, Grow, Celebrate, Inspire and Laugh were developed as pivotal points during an individual’s {we like to call them VIPs} journey towards their dreams and goals. Our values are points that are discussed within our person-centered approach. Staff and leaders engage is continual conversations with VIP’s about their dreams to continue to support that growth.
John Wayne was his hero. If we saw anything to do with the Duke, it was an instant Christmas gift. Josh loved fishing and whenever he got a bite he would say, “a fish is licking my worm!” One of our Mom’s favorite things was to watch him create a card or letter for someone. Lots of time and thought went into each and every word on that piece of paper. Then the best part was the selection of stickers that all of them had. This could take an hour to complete. Each sticker was carefully chosen and placed so it was personal to the receiver. Josh loved doing his farm chores. His favorite was the chickens and collecting their eggs. Movies were very important to Josh, and not just any movie...John Wayne movies. When he was younger his favorite singer was Johnny Cash so our parents took him to a concert to see him. Going to the movies was an event for him. He had to have the biggest popcorn and a large Sprite. Not one piece of popcorn was eaten until the movie started! His birthday became known as the “National Holiday” in our family home. He would start getting excited about a month before the event. Then the planning would begin! Josh loved his family more than anything and boy were we blessed to have known him.
Tammy Brice
Pella Hosting