by Key Ministry | Mar 11, 2021 | Down syndrome, Pro-Life, Spiritual Development
My dear friend Philip died in January, aged 63. I had the privilege of saying a few words at his funeral. It was easy, I knew exactly what to say about him. The great truth about his life was that he loved God and knew that God loved him. He also had a heart that...
by Evana Sandusky | Dec 9, 2020 | Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
This year has required endurance. There were many stressors in 2020 that individually would have been difficult enough for most people. The amount of life changes that happened simultaneously for many families was staggering.I am no stranger to adversity and...
by Evana Sandusky | Nov 6, 2020 | Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Everyone wants the Red Sea moments. When Moses stood before the Red Sea, there was no denying that God was there, providing an exceptional way out of their troubles. It was an unmistakable miracle.God doesn’t do only big signs and wonders. He is in the small things...
by Evana Sandusky | Sep 2, 2020 | Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
On a hot summer’s day, my brother walks through a vast field with corn standing taller than he. At a specific spot, he tears off an ear of corn and starts counting the kernels he finds. From samples he pulls, he will then calculate the potential yield for his crop.My...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jun 14, 2020 | Down syndrome, Inclusion, Key Ministry
One unanticipated blessing of the disruption caused by COVID-19 is the appreciation we’ve gained for being gathered together for worship.We’ve also had a relatively brief taste of what church is like for families caring for children with intellectual,...
by Evana Sandusky | Jun 3, 2020 | Down syndrome, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
There is nothing like being in a church service. Sure, online church has been wonderful. I have enjoyed the option of hearing from my pastor in my home each week during the pandemic. It has been a blessing to sing along with my family in worship and to take a unique...