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Joe
 Joe is a great inspiration to all of our HearthStone families. Joe was one of our first young people to strike out on his own. A place of his own to call home. Joe moved into a condo which was close to his dad's office and transportation services in the community. He got himself up, breakfasted and packed his own lunch every day (much to his mom's amazement). Joe's condo was kept as neat as a pin (also to Mom's amazement), and Joe enjoyed entertaining friends and family whom he invited to "his house" to watch TV and eat pizza. Joe's mom and dad really knew how much Joe loved his condo when he asked "Do I really have to come home for Christmas?" His enthusiasm and positive attitude also resulted in the development of some wonderful friendships and "natural" supports from his neighbors. The lady across the hall took Joe shopping in exchange for Joe helping her with chores. The young man upstairs looked out for Joe and stopped in to watch TV.
(We lost Joe to a rare affliction unrelated to his disability, but we will never forget his success . . . he never gave up!)
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