Let’s think about lament for a moment. What pops into your mind? Complaining? Weakness? We were taught as children not to complain. And Christians should be thankful in everything, right?
Yes. But when it comes to God, no. I think lament is an essential part of hope.
Through my years of therapy for depression, I’ve acquired some strategies that help me hope in the future more often.
I speak about depression. I write books. But shame exists deep within. Part of the reason (outside of the battle of the mind), is that the stigma is alive in churches. “You are less spiritual than others,’ my illness whispers in my ear. “You can’t be a Christian and depressed,” I believe the enemy chimes in.
Have you ever heard “I don’t know how you do it?” Read how Gillian responds.
Let’s share with the world that people are loved, valued, and essential parts of our society not because of what they do, but simply because of who they are.WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY is for everyone.
Give yourself time to fall in love with your son, and to get used to Down syndrome.
When we adopted our daughter, she slumped, she cowered. After a while, I did too. But now, we both stand.
Day by day. That’s how I parent. By God’s grace. Day by day. That’s how the future questions will resolve.
October is Down syndrome awareness Month. But what about the parents who aren’t ready to celebrate Down syndrome? Author Gillian Marchenko says it is okay.
In honor of doing my part to raise awareness about individuals like my two daughters Polly and Evangeline, I’m sharing one of my favorite lists: 10 things TO SAY when a baby is born with Down syndrome.
Have you ever heard “I don’t know how you do it?” Read how Gillian responds.
When a parent first hears, ‘your child has a disability,’ it can be devastating. For friends and family, it can be a trying time too. Sometimes people end up doing nothing because they aren’t sure what they are supposed to do or how to help.