“The Gort Family”

http://thegortfamily.blogspot.com

After my youngest daughter suffered a post-birth brain injury resulting in cerebral palsy, I found myself smack-dab in the middle of an unusual parenting situation. For the second time in my life, I faced what felt like an insurmountable challenge. As the difficulty of the circumstances began to escalate, I found an outlet by documenting the new-but-absurd phase for our family

March 1, 2010.

Lessons that I learn about being a parent of two special needs children and three girls, and making that information accessible to all parents.

Disability Blog | Detroit News
Extreme Parenting Blog
Enjoying the Small Things
Family.com’s Special Needs Blog
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Blog
Parents Magazine | Special Needs Blog
Shut up About Your Perfect Kid

Be honest and the world will open its arms widely for you.

Yes. I like to chat, learn and interact, not to mention listen to others’ views.

Yes. Most, if not all.

No. I read. I comment. I ask questions, most on other blogs.

From home, usually 3-5 posts per week, depending on the schedule of my children.

Yup.

I’m a writer so it was a natural transition to create a public space to keep our friends and family updated. Our blog has turned into something much, much more – a place for others to learn, ask and challenge me to be a better dad.

Mashable.

My wife, our children and nature.

http://www.timgort.com – A Dad’s View is my site dedicated to sharing our story with medical professionals and spreading the word about my disability advocacy efforts as well as the importance of patient safety.

I’ve had enough terrible stuff to happen to my that I’ve learned that the best thing to do is to surrender to the world at large. Once you quit resiting life, it transforms into beauty, a beauty that I want to share with everyone.