Tug'ing on my Heart Strings

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Tug'ing on my Heart Strings My son Dillon has a dream. He wants to captain a real tugboat. His disability clouds his dream, but he now has a chance to live his dream.

Dillon has always loved the water, but his disability limits what he can do. He struggles with Autism, which in addition to impacting his freedom to interact normally with others, to express himself clearly, and to think and process like others, it also means he can't balance on a bicycle or stay between the lines. He needs an outlet where he can shine. For Dillon, a tug is what will float his boat. He wants to be a tug captain. One never knows how far a dream can carry, so Dad intends to start him out by operating an actual mini tug, under the name of "Heart Strings". Of course, this is no simple undertaking. It may well take thousands of hours and more lunch money than I would like to admit, but hey, what are dreams for, if not to encourage the impossible. When completed, the tug will allow him, and a few others, to cruise around calm water harbors of Puget Sound in Washington State. He doesn't have to balance. There are no strict lines on the water. His choppy communication will fit the environment. And with Dad aboard, his concentration doesn't have to be quite as precise. He will be able to be a real tug captain. The intent in building his dream is:
* to provide Dillon with a safe and impactful way to be all he can be.
* to raise awareness and support for the millions who struggle with Autism.
* to share his Christian faith and hope in a complete healing. Your support can help make a dream come true.

Captain Dillon and Dad are ready to share their Heart Strings
17/09/2017

Captain Dillon and Dad are ready to share their Heart Strings

What a tootin' time! Captain Dillon spent three days sharing his dream at the Olympia Harbor Days, and was warmly welcom...
07/09/2016

What a tootin' time! Captain Dillon spent three days sharing his dream at the Olympia Harbor Days, and was warmly welcomed by fellow captains, congratulated by many visitors, and thrilled to share his heart with all.

30/08/2016

I'll be one of the show boats at the Harbor Days in Olympia this weekend.

Tug time
24/07/2016

Tug time

24/07/2016

We're finally tug'ing on Heart Strings. Here is a video of Captain Dillon's maiden voyage out to sea.

Thanks so much to Captain Skip and Marty for inviting Dillon aboard the Galene for the Tug races and tour!
07/09/2015

Thanks so much to Captain Skip and Marty for inviting Dillon aboard the Galene for the Tug races and tour!

Here's another mini-tug that shows why many of these little guys were called log-broncs for jumping into the herd of flo...
28/02/2015

Here's another mini-tug that shows why many of these little guys were called log-broncs for jumping into the herd of floating logs and getting bashed about as they pushed the ornery critters into lines of "mats" to be towed by larger tugs.

It's all relative...at least this one looks like a relative to Captain D's tug.
25/02/2015

It's all relative...at least this one looks like a relative to Captain D's tug.

Dillon makes the local news (thanks to the skillful prose of his younger sister): http://www.courierherald.com/news/2906...
04/02/2015

Dillon makes the local news (thanks to the skillful prose of his younger sister): http://www.courierherald.com/news/290685031.html #

The phrase “I have a dream” resonates with us. We can be filled with an inexpressible hope which leads to a reality of either success or, well, a “crash and burn” on the other. Dreams give us something to look forward to, a goal to reach, and can even be downright inspiring. My brother, Dillon, has…

Nothing says Captain, like a real Captain's hat. It took a great deal of self control to reduce the grin to a salute. Th...
21/01/2015

Nothing says Captain, like a real Captain's hat. It took a great deal of self control to reduce the grin to a salute. Thanks to Mr Schmidt for his generous gift of his official officers hat from his days as an engineer on WA State ferry boats.

Tugs make me smile!
26/12/2014

Tugs make me smile!

Every sailor needs his own seaman's chest into which to put all the collected treasures from his adventures on the high ...
26/12/2014

Every sailor needs his own seaman's chest into which to put all the collected treasures from his adventures on the high seas. For the moment, Dillon has stored behind lock and key: gold wrapping paper, a few Christmas gifts, and a half devoured can of cotton candy.

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