by Jolene Philo | Apr 23, 2018 | Challenges, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
“Are you guys up there?” our almost three-year-old grandson called from the bottom of the basement stairs.“I’m in the living room,” I replied from where I was doing my morning devotions.“Is the baby gate open?” he hollered.“Yes,” I hollered back.He lowered his voice...
by Mark Arnold | Apr 20, 2018 | Challenges, Church
Have you ever received a message that made your blood boil? Those of you that know me will appreciate that this doesn’t happen to me very often; I’m rather determined at times but rarely lose my temper. But a message I received made me furious, absolutely mad as could...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Apr 19, 2018 | Autism, Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Are you a person of “means”? Do you have plenty of funds in your bank account, a lovely home, fancy car? Do you own all of life’s little conveniences, electronic toys, and expensive things? Truthfully, I am not a person of means. I do not own many of the things I have...
by Stephanie McKeever | Apr 18, 2018 | Adoption, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
“Oh, my. You have your hands full.” I’ve heard it. It’s been said to me too many times to count. Go on, hands up. I know it has been said to you, too. How many of you have had heard this, not just once, but so many well-meaning times? There is...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Apr 16, 2018 | Autism, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
My motto, as a former home economics teacher, planner, and time manager is this:Do no job before it’s time! I carry that into may other areas of life, but one area it won’t work is in the care of our children with special needs! I don’t want to do what...