by Key Ministry | Jul 9, 2018 | Autism, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
I am leading a camp for teens and adults with disabilities this summer. It has been so much fun! Our weekly theme for the week is self-control. I thought no big deal, I got this. We start the week watching a short video and then talking about what it...
by Stephanie McKeever | Jul 6, 2018 | Grief, Rare Diagnosis, Special Needs Parenting
“Let’s get him a walker in here so he can walk wherever he wants.” -our attending doctor while in the hospital this latest go ’round.If this doctor truly knew my guy he would know his most favorite saying, “No walk today. Whomp,...
by Key Ministry | Jul 3, 2018 | Care and Support, Families, Special needs siblings
We began a series of articles in January of this year with a commitment to helping the church “get to know special siblings and the challenged parents who want to love each of their children well.” During the June Roundtable, we explored a few ways the church can...
by Key Ministry | Jul 2, 2018 | Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
I feel so conflicted in summer! I love it and yet… I don’t always. Summer Exuberance I love the warm weather. My husband hates heat and I’m sad for him. I hate to be cold, though, so the warm weather is a promise for me. No more trying and failing...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jul 2, 2018 | Key Ministry, Mental Health, Strategies
Two weeks ago, I shared a post on the topic of Why the church and the mental health system should work together. Upon further reflection, I think a better question is: Can the church and the mental health system work together? And sadly, I’m coming to...