Ben Hersh!

Ben Hersh led a wonderful and productive life despite having cerebral palsy.

Ben Hersh! NeedEncouragement.com

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Ben Hersh had a severe disability, but more importantly, Ben was a remarkable individual with a relentless yet gentle spirit who just happened to have cerebral palsy. Ben loved to utilize his Dynovox talking machine, and I helped him program it to express his thoughts and emotions. This enabled him to connect deeply with others through this extraordinary communication device, sharing his innermost thoughts and feelings. He lived a fulfilling life, surrounded by the love of his family, who adored him just as much as he adored them in return. Ben Hersh had a disability that did not stop him from doing almost anything he wanted to do!

I Had The Privilege Of Being Ben’s Caregiver For 7 1/2 years! I Told Others That Ben Hersh Was Not Disabled; Ben Was Differently Abled! Ben Might Not Have Been Able To Walk, Talk, Or Care For Himself, But He Made Up For It With The Big Heart And Creative Mind That God Gave Him, As Well As The Loving Family And Friends He Had!

Genesis 1:27  So God created man in his own image, in the image of God, he made him, male and female, he created them.

 

Adam Is In A Similar Situation To Ben Hersh!

Cerebral Palsy…

An unbreakable bond developed between us, blossoming into a true friendship. Despite the challenges of Cerebral Palsy throughout his 35 years, Ben maintained an inspiring attitude that radiated positivity. His extraordinary sense of humor was infectious and evidenced his innate wisdom and perceptiveness. In a touching photograph from their brother Murray’s bar mitzvah, when Ben was around ten years old, we see him joyfully dancing with his sister Sylvia as he effortlessly maneuvers his power chair, capturing the essence of pure bliss in every motion. ~ Bill Greguska.

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Hersh Was A Kind-Hearted Guy Who I Cared Much About!

Ben and Sylvia. Ben Hersh has Cerebral Palsy, but that is NOT stopping him from living a good, productive life! NeedEncouragement.com

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Being Jewish Was Very Important To Ben!

Ben Hersh is proud of his Jewish up bringing... NeedEncouragement.com

Ben Hersh desires to live a good Jewish life. We refer to God and the Old Testament when he and I talk.

Ben was proud of his Jewish faith. Although he has Cerebral Palsy, that did not stop him from living a good, productive life, as he learned to live with conditions he did not ask for.

Ben and his family firmly believe in God, which has helped them through difficult times. Ben’s father, Herman, has strong faith and is highly knowledgeable about the Bible. He and his family live out their faith.

 

Ben Makes Greeting Cards

Ben has been creating greeting cards on his computer since 2009. He sold his cards at St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Jewish Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ben’s parents, Jolie and Herman, have encouraged him in his life and with his card business.

As long as I have known and worked with Ben, I have realized he is impaired, yet he remains hopeful. I would consider Ben disabled no longer because Ben can do very much despite his disability.

Ben Hersh Is A Wonderful Person And A Good Friend!Ben-Hersh-5-7-11. Being Ben's caregiver for 7 1/2 years. The scripture that I think of when I think of Ben is Matthew 22:37-39 NeedEncouragement.com

Ben also beautifully donated some of the cards he made to inmates at the Milwaukee County Jail.

Ben has been making greeting cards and delivering mail at St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Jewish Home for over seven years.

He’s been providing the Milwaukee Journal, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal at St. Luke’s Hospital since May 8, 2014.

Ben’s parents encouraged him to be productive and stay active; otherwise, he would have achieved less than he has.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Hersh Learned To Deal With A Disability!

Despite having cerebral palsy since birth, Ben makes his mark in his community. In 2009, his mother had the idea of keeping Ben both productive and creative, which has been excellent for him and the others he serves faithfully!

Ben is now 33 years old and was born with Cerebral Palsy. He cannot walk or talk, but he uses a personal Dynovox computer to communicate via a hand-held probe. Ben was blessed to have his Dynovox Computer and his connection to the world!

Ben has learned to make the most of what he has, enabling him to lead a good life with the support of his devoted parents and dedicated caregivers, as well as the Independence First and IRIS programs, which help meet some of his basic needs.

This photo shows Ben Hersh and Bill Greguska at the airport with the pilot and flight attendant! We taxied to the runway and around in the jet together! Ben loved the airport, pilots, and flight attendants.

Ben Was My Little Buddy. Rest In Peace! 12-20-18Ben a the airport 2015-12-05 NeedEncouragement.com

Ben always enjoyed laughing, and I wanted his contagious smile and laughter. Ben did not complain much about his feeding tube, except at times, and he was a very cheerful young man. He was like a son to me, besides being a good friend.

He appreciated being called a “thinking man,” and the nickname stuck with him. Ben delivered newspapers at St. Luke’s Hospital for 4 1/2 years and worked at the Jewish Home for an additional 4 1/2 years. He made greeting cards at home on his computer, loved watching YouTube, and talked on his Dynovox talking machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ben Loved His Parents, Herman And Jolie, Very Much!

Ben enjoyed attending synagogue as often as possible, along with his two sisters, Claire and Sylvia, his brother Murray, and his niece and nephews.

I went camping with Ben the year before, staying near the Dells. I got to understand Ben. He loved to go to the airport with me. For some special reason, Ben also liked pilots and airline flight attendants, not to mention police, firefighters, and paramedics. He was a big fan of Batman and other superheroes.

Ben was interested in helping young children in foster care.

Ben had a big heart and loved life, even though he was severely physically limited. At the same time, he was brilliant and knew what he liked and what he did not. I always tried to coach him to speak up for himself because I wanted him to be empowered to make decisions that would positively affect his life.

Before Ben had a tube feeder installed a couple of years ago, I used to love making food for him and blending it with the blender. I used to put terrific foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, peanut butter, juice, ice cream, avocados, etc. Ben loved it! We always enjoyed our time together, doing whatever we were doing!

In the 7 1/2 Years, I Was Ben’s Caregiver!One of my 500 wheelchair ramps that I built from 1995- 2005 NeedEncouragement.com

We got to know each other very well. He loved coming to my house, which has a wheelchair ramp (my mom’s), getting inside, watching YouTube on my computer screen, and hanging out with the guinea pigs and me.

I believe God blesses us with people who become close to us. There is no set number of people, but I know that Ben was one of them in my life! I will miss Ben, plus his family, caregivers, neighbors, and friends.

The bottom line is that Ben was a very likable, friendly, intelligent, and lovable man who loved others and made it through his life with little complaint, something we can all learn from. May he rest in peace! ~ Bill Greguska

Ben Hersh Graduated From Riverside High School

Ben, Being In A Wheelchair, Became Dependent On Using Ramps! He began delivering mail and newspapers as a volunteer at St. Joseph’s and St. Luke’s Hospitals and the Jewish Home Care Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ben has used his skills to create greeting cards, which he sells and distributes. He has accomplished much with encouragement from his mother, father, and others.

Ben said, “I like to help people get their US mail, making them happy.”

I was happy to build wheelchair ramps for ten years in the Faith Indeed ministry. I built a small ramp inside Ben’s house to make it easier for him to get in and out, along with other modifications. ~ Bill Greguska

I Was Ben Hersh’s Caregiver From 4-2011 until 11-2018

Ben Jolie Herman Sylvia. I have personally known Ben Hersh since 2011 as both a friend and his personal caregiver, and he has overcome his disability. NeedEncouragement.com

The Hersh family, Jolie, Sylvia, Ben, and Herman! 

Ben is my friend, and I am his caregiver; it is incredible how he overcame his disability. 

Ben has an excellent sense of humor and a great outlook on life. He is a thinking man with a strong ambition to take on more than most people I know.

Ben loves his family a great deal, and I would consider the family one of his highest priorities in life!

This is a photo of Mom, Sylvia, Ben, and Herman in the living room having family time before bed. The Hersh family is very close and shares a lot of love with Ben! Being Ben’s caregiver was a blessing to me in many ways; I was grafted into the family, and Ben and I were very close!

There Are Some Things Ben Could Not Do For Himself!

Ben Hersh

Ben Hersh is a thinking man! Ben is Dressed In His Favorite Suit Coat!

But that is where God comes into the picture: providing wonderful, loving parents, Herman and Jolie Hersh; a brother, Murray; two sisters—Clara and Sylvia; and dedicated caregivers, relatives, and friends.

Ben (like many of us) loves watching comedy videos, spending time with family, shopping for comedy videos at Goodwill, surfing the Internet, helping others, and enjoying a good meal with family or friends.  

One of Ben’s favorite things to say is, “Are you a thinking man?” The answer is yes. He is a thinking, knowledgeable, and caring man.

Looking at Ben’s life, you can see why I titled this story “Being disabled has NOT stopped Ben Hersh from living a good, productive life.” 

With support, encouragement, and God, Ben Hersh has victory over Cerebral Palsy and has learned to deal with a disability that Ben never asked for, yet God has been faithful to this man I call my friend!

 

 

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Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Genesis 12:3 ESV 

I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you, all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Isaiah 49:7 ESV 

Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation, the servant of rulers: “Kings shall see and arise; princes and they shall prostrate themselves; because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”

Genesis 15:13 ESV 

Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know for sure that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years.

 

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