by Evana Sandusky | Sep 15, 2021 | Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
A few weeks ago, I watched my oldest nephew marry his best friend. It was a beautiful ceremony that felt surreal at times. It was hard to believe the little toddler that carried the rings in my wedding was now the groom at his own wedding.Family and friends smiled and...
by Joanna French | Sep 14, 2021 | Church Support, Parents, Special Needs Ministry
There are so many things I can fix for my children. I can make the world a little quieter with a solid pair of noise canceling headphones. I can make it a little safer with a soft place to rock. I can make the world a little sweeter with a yummy treat at the end of...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 10, 2021 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting
One of the topics that I truly enjoy discussing with special needs families is travel, specifically, vacations and different ideas for how to take them, but more importantly, how to take them successfully. In August, I shared a short video blog about some of my...
by Catherine Boyle | Sep 9, 2021 | Abuse, Church Support
The statistics are grim: one in five girls and one in twenty boys will be sexually abused before they reach adulthood. Tragically, individuals with disabilities experience abuse of every kind, including sexual abuse, at much higher rates than individuals who do not...
by Sandra Peoples | Sep 8, 2021 | Caregiving, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
I’m so thankful for the gift of social media. I can log in anytime and be connected to other women like me—moms of teenagers with autism, pastor’s wives, super fans of Loki … the opportunities are endless. But of course, there’s also a downside. I scroll through first...
