by Sandra Peoples | Dec 14, 2017 | Autism, Care and Support, Families, Inclusion, Sandra Peoples
I hate not living up to someone else’s expectations.That will happen a dozen times at least in the next few weeks. When we can’t make James sit still at the dinner table. When we he and I can’t make it to every church event. When he won’t smile...
by Key Ministry | Dec 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
A quote by Charles Schultz is framed on my desk, made perfect with a picture of Snoopy on his dog house pounding away on an old-fashioned typewriter. His beagle paws stamp out, “Happiness is Writing Your Own Story.” I adore this for three reasons: First of all,...
by Key Ministry | Dec 11, 2017 | Autism, Challenges, Grief, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Many of us have lost loved ones or are struggling just day to day and sometimes the holiday stressors can feel so heavy and we are more sensitive because of all the busyness. Finding peace when your heart is breaking is difficult.It doesn’t feel that long ago...
by Mike George | Dec 8, 2017 | Challenges, Grief
A few Sundays ago, I listened to the parable of the ten bridesmaids as it was read in mass. The message to “be prepared” came through loud and clear. On that particular Sunday, though, this gospel reading took on a very different twist.You see, three days prior, my...
by Key Ministry | Dec 6, 2017 | Autism, Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Last night my husband and I attended a concert called One City One Symphony at Cincinnati Music Hall. For the past several years the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has chosen one concert a year to facilitate community conversation around a theme. This year’s theme?...
