Rick Deshazo:
CLASS OF 1973
Shadle Park High SchoolClass of 1973
Spokane, WA
North Central High SchoolClass of 1976
Spokane, WA
Glover Middle SchoolClass of 1976
Spokane, WA
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolClass of 1973
Spokane, WA
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolClass of 1972
Spokane, WA
Rick's Story
I am an Addictions Therapist. I work with all male clients in a an Inpatient treatment program in Wyoming.
I am a single father to a 12 year old son. I have graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Masters Degree in Science in Counseling. I still feel like a vagabond. I am constantly moving. It seems that I can't stay in one place very long. I have recently started growing my hair once again, and working out. I just had a total hip replacement done on my right side, and need a knee replacement on my left knee. It can be a very dibilitating time, if you are not careful, and very depressing. My life has been pretty good, especially since my son was born. It has made me grow up, and learn what unconditional love is all about. I have learned that from a 12 year old little boy. Not so little anymore. 5'8" and 140 pounds. He just finished his 7th grade and did pretty well in school. 6 A's and one B. He is growing up so fast. I just wish that he wouldn't grow up so fast. Sometimes, I just wish he could stay 7 or 8 just a while longer. It is amazing what life has in store for us when we get to be th...Expand for more
is age. God has bigger plans for me. About 2 years ago I was in a roll over, and my son was with me. Thank GOD we were wearing out seat belts. I was talking to an old girlfriend from Ferris a little while ago, and it is just amazing the lives we lead, and how we all get to this point. It sounds philosophical, but I haven't always been this way. I had a hard boat to row. My life has been pretty hard to start with, but it was my choice, and I have had to pay the price for going down the wrong side of the street. But I have corrected my path, since returning to school and getting the Masters in 2007, after dragging my feet to do the thesis. I hated that paper, 52 pages long, and then having to defend it, then make all the corrections in just one week to pass. But, I can honestly say I owe it all to my son. Man, unconditional love, hard act to follow, especially from someone so young. But, I am such a better person because of it. I love my job, but the recidivism rate is so high, it gets frustrating at times. If you know me, drop me a line or two tell me how you are doing. I would like to hear from you. Peace
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