by Key Ministry | Mar 21, 2019 | Church Support, Resources, Special Needs Ministry
The dirt floor crunched below my feet as I walked up to greet a man in a colorful shirt with a warm smile. “I’m Donald,” he said as he extended his hand, “not Donald Duck, just Donald,” he chuckled. I returned his greeting and tried to show off my few token Swahili...
by Evana Sandusky | Mar 20, 2019 | Church, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
Down syndrome became part of my everyday vocabulary back in 2006 after my daughter, Jaycee, was born. It was a doctor in a NICU who first explained that Down syndrome would result in an Intellectual Disability, developmental delays, and certain physical...
by Kirsten Holmberg | Mar 19, 2019 | Adoption, Care and Support
When people learn my son is adopted, they are often quick to comment, “He’s lucky to have you.” Christians might reply with a similar notion, substituting the word “blessed” for lucky. “Blessed” acknowledges God as being at work in the process in a way “lucky”...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Mar 18, 2019 | Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
I decided to wear my oldest pair of tennis shoes. When putting them on I noticed an area by my right big toe that had begun to show a lot of wear, but I hadn’t noticed the full extent of that. Walking through puddles and in the rain, I began to notice that my right...
by Sarah McGuire | Mar 15, 2019 | Grief, Special Needs Parenting
Last night our church had a family game night. I was playing Farkle at a table with other ladies, two who are currently pregnant, one with her first child. Oh, the anticipation! The glittery eyes, the talk of baby things like car seats, strollers, carriers, sippy cups...
