Fortitude
Everyone has a story of Fortitude! When we tell our stories of pain in adversity - stories of courage, redemption and hope - we give others permission to speak up and get the help they need. Each episode will give the listener a look inside what overcoming adversity looks like no matter what life throws at you. Each story is uniquely different - stories of alcoholism/addiction, infidelity, rape, abuse, loss of a child/children, cancer, rare disease, tragic accidents...etc.! We are in this life together to support one another and build community around hope and redemption. I am your host, Heather Kittelson, and I am so excited to have you here as part of the Fortitude community!
Fortitude
Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
Rerun: Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
In this powerful conversation, Heather and Amos welcome back their dear friend Paul DeJong for part two of his story. Paul, the former owner of Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, shares the journey of retiring after his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the life changes that followed.
He opens up about the challenges of letting go of independence, moving into assisted living, and learning to accept help with humility. Paul also reflects on faith, resilience, and how to “bloom where you’re planted”—choosing gratitude, connection, and purpose even in difficult seasons.
This episode is about more than Parkinson’s. It’s about hope, community, legacy, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials. You’ll hear stories of support, friendship, and the book project Paul is now pursuing to capture Sioux Falls’ urban forest history.
Paul’s perspective reminds us that life is about relationships, faith, and finding joy right where we are. His humility and humor will both inspire and challenge you.
Listen in and be encouraged to bloom, no matter where you’ve been planted.
Rerun: Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
In this powerful conversation, Heather and Amos welcome back their dear friend Paul DeJong for part two of his story. Paul, the former owner of Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, shares the journey of retiring after his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the life changes that followed.
He opens up about the challenges of letting go of independence, moving into assisted living, and learning to accept help with humility. Paul also reflects on faith, resilience, and how to “bloom where you’re planted”—choosing gratitude, connection, and purpose even in difficult seasons.
This episode is about more than Parkinson’s. It’s about hope, community, legacy, and God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials. You’ll hear stories of support, friendship, and the book project Paul is now pursuing to capture Sioux Falls’ urban forest history.
Paul’s perspective reminds us that life is about relationships, faith, and finding joy right where we are. His humility and humor will both inspire and challenge you.
Listen in and be encouraged to bloom, no matter where you’ve been planted.
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