For those of you just starting the journey as a parent of a child with autism or any one of a myriad of other disabilities, I offer this poem as an encouragement to keep your eyes open for God's presence along the road.
Caregiving, Challenges, Church, Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting, Disability Awareness
“As I connect with Christian families impacted by disabilities, I’ve heard the same stories repeated over and over again. Stories of hurt and frustration over words spoken and looks given within the walls of our churches. Stories of the desire to be a part of a church family, but seeing hurdles that just seem too big to overcome.” Cortney Jenkins gives five tips to talk to your church about accessibility.
Caregiving, Challenges, Hope, Living Life Daily, Love, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
Moms: When Do We Get to Celebrate? Celebration for moms is scheduled in May; but I’m wondering when does it really happen? Cindi Ferrini writes about Mother’s Day and how to celebrate moms to kids with special needs.
Caregiving, Challenges, Living Life Daily, Love, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Evana Sandusky writes about her experience receiving correction as a special needs mother, and explains why gentle correction may be more important than we think.
Adoption, Caregiving, Challenges, Grief, Hope, Living Life Daily, Marriage, Love, Special Needs Parenting
Joel Sheagren writes on the intersection of his 30-year career in film-making and his parenting journey, as he parents a son with FASD.
Caregiving, Challenges, Church, Hope, Marriage, Love, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
What DO you do when a child works harder to escape a room than he does work the puzzles at the table? How can you possibly know where the boundaries should be with a child who inherently has none? Where is the line between nurturing and structure? While there aren’t clear answers to these questions, there IS clear theology about our family’s place in the Body of Christ. Sherri Wirt writes a short devotional for special needs parents that feel they don’t fit at church.
