What began as a baby book for her son Patrick transformed into a purpose-filled memoir after he suffered a traumatic brain injury at age two. In Patrick and the Little Red Wagon, Lindalee Miller-Nelson shares a 36-year journey of resilience, caregiving, and faith.

The book captures Patrick’s experiences with “invisible” disabilities and other conditions that developed over time, exploring themes of self-identity, relationships, medical challenges, education, and life skills. Each chapter concludes with a “Little Red Toolbox” containing resources and ideas drawn from family, medical, school, and social experiences—designed to help readers create their own success stories.

At its heart, this is a story of finding one’s place in the world, maximizing survival, and celebrating every victory, big or small.

Themes & Takeaways:

• Living with traumatic brain injury

• Coping with invisible disabilities

• The role of faith, family, and community

• Practical strategies for caregivers

• Hope and resilience over a lifetime