by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Sep 19, 2016 | Special Needs Parenting
Sometimes I ask myself “What social life!??!” and I’m guessing if you’re a caregiver for someone, you’ve asked yourself that same question. The truth is … a social life is really difficult—for us and for our loved one. We haven’t done research, but in our own life...
by Key Ministry | Sep 17, 2016 | Families, Special Needs Ministry, Stories
We were delighted to bring home our second child, Liam. He seemed to be a healthy baby boy. We thought he was perfect: 10 fingers, 10 toes, and startling blue eyes just like his big sister, Sophia. As the months went by, I began to notice that Liam was not developing...
by Key Ministry | Sep 16, 2016 | Special Needs Parenting
“Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” I used to roll my eyes every time that commercial came on the television. My friends and I made it into a joke, working the reference into our conversations. Then last Thursday afternoon occurred. I am recovering from extensive...
by Sandra Peoples | Sep 15, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry
Sandra interviews Rev Dr. Lorna Bradley of the Hope and Healing Center and the author of Special-Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving. Her passion is helping churches offer support groups for special-needs parents. We discuss the following topics:Why do parents...
by Key Ministry | Sep 13, 2016 | Adoption, Foster Care, Key Ministry
“Wow.” I think that was the only word either of us uttered until we were back in the car. Then I turned to Melinda and put into words what I’d been hiding in the corners of my soul: “Sometimes I wish I didn’t know. I know ignorance isn’t best, but knowing so much...
