by Key Ministry | Apr 13, 2018 | Challenges, Grief, Special Needs Parenting
Since the first of March, grief has been my not-so-quiet companion. I try to keep most of my crying contained; when I’m in the shower or times when my two sons and husband aren’t home. But the grief and sadness burst out at random and inopportune moments. When will my...
by Key Ministry | Apr 12, 2018 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Families, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
Nine years ago our family received a letter, typed and signed by our pastor at the time, requesting our signatures. The church staff and their insurance agent wrote the letter, stating church volunteers would not pick up my daughter and would not change her...
by Key Ministry | Apr 11, 2018 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting
Sitting among the group she silently watched while waiting with anticipation as invitations were distributed. Every girl received the coveted prize but her. In her mind she thought it was just a mistake so the conversation played out like this, “I didn’t get my...
by Catherine Boyle | Apr 10, 2018 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
Sally often works out at the local YMCA. My interactions with her are typically in the ladies’ locker room, where I am usually in a hurry to get to a class or move on to the next item on my daily to-do list. Photo by Jan Laugesen on Unsplash Sally never...
by Key Ministry | Apr 9, 2018 | Autism, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. Proverbs 11:17I sat on the bench with my husband and daughter.We were at a park taking a break while my son Charlie (4 at the time) went on the playground right in front of us.As...
