Heather Kittelson
Amos & Heather Kittelson
Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
Friday 29th August 2025
Paul DeJong shares his journey with Parkinson's, retirement, and resilience. Discover how community support can transform adversity into opportunity.
75 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Embrace change and accept help when needed.
- Community support can significantly impact resilience.
- Find joy and purpose despite adversity.
- Family dynamics shift as independence decreases.
- Faith plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges.
Bloom where you're planted. Your quality of life can be what you decide it’s going to be.
What drives someone to embrace life after a Parkinson's diagnosis? In this engaging episode of Fortitude, Heather and Amos Kittelson welcome back Paul DeJong, a cherished friend whose journey has touched countless lives. Paul shares his experiences of retiring from Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls after being diagnosed with Parkinson's. With candid humour, he recounts the challenges of transitioning into assisted living and the humbling process of accepting help.
Paul reflects on the profound shift from independence to relying on others, revealing how community support has been a lifeline during his toughest times. Listeners will be inspired by Paul's resilience and the way he finds joy in everyday interactions, even in the face of adversity. His story is a testament to the power of community and the importance of blooming where you're planted, no matter your circumstances.
Paul also discusses his passion project—writing a book about the urban forest of Sioux Falls, showcasing how he's channeling his love for horticulture into something meaningful. As Paul opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of his journey, he offers advice for those facing similar challenges, encouraging acceptance and the willingness to adapt.
With light-hearted banter and touching anecdotes, this episode is both entertaining and enlightening, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and the reminder that life's quality is what you make of it. Could embracing change and accepting help be the key to flourishing in life's toughest seasons? Dive into Paul's story and discover how resilience can transform adversity into opportunity.