by Jonathan McGuire | Jun 22, 2018 | Challenges, Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
I recently had someone message me and share some concerns they were having regarding their adult child who is in college. This person was really concerned about how the child’s struggles would impact completing college and their future ability to work. They closed by...
by Key Ministry | May 30, 2018 | Challenges, Hope, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
This life of a special needs mom is full of what ifs. Early on with our girlie, the what ifs included“What if she dies?”“What if we can’t care for her?”“What if she ends up in the hospital?”“What if we can’t stop the seizures?”“What if we can’t feed her?” And...
by John Fela (Felageller) | May 23, 2018 | Church, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
How is your faith today? It seems an odd question but I think a fair one to ask, especially since I believe we all have days of stronger and weaker faith in our lives. Maybe try this one, what kind of faith do you have right now, is it Sustaining Faith, or Mustard...
by Jolene Philo | Apr 23, 2018 | Challenges, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
“Are you guys up there?” our almost three-year-old grandson called from the bottom of the basement stairs.“I’m in the living room,” I replied from where I was doing my morning devotions.“Is the baby gate open?” he hollered.“Yes,” I hollered back.He lowered his voice...
by Evana Sandusky | Mar 28, 2018 | Challenges, Down syndrome, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Things were simple the day my daughter was born, at least at first.As soon as she entered the world, I did my own assessment of her: ten fingers, ten toes, two eyes, a nose, and a weak cry. Everything seemed fine.My husband and I were thrilled to be first time...
by Jolene Philo | Mar 26, 2018 | Grief, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Our newest grandchild arrived at the end of January. She’s 8 1/2 pounds and 20 1/2 inches of pure snuggle sprinkled with dark, curly hair. Because her parents and brother live in the apartment below us, we see and hold her almost every day. Her life thus far has...
