by Jolene Philo | Nov 25, 2019 | Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Small things are worthy of great gratitude. I know this. You know this. Every parent raising a child with special needs knows this. Even so, I consistently ignore the small blessings God does provide and fixate on the big things I think He should provide.Are you with...
by Key Ministry | Nov 22, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
Each of us go through different seasons in this life. Some are smooth, some are rather bumpy. Others are downright jolting. What’s your first reaction when you hit the bumps along life’s journey? Do you panic? Do you dig deep into your reserves? Do you reach for your...
by Lisa Jamieson | Nov 1, 2019 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
I like to do everything I can to make this caregiving life as simple as possible! I’m in my 50s and my daughter with disabilities is in her 20s. We’ve been doing this for a while. Any time I can simplify family life, keep Carly more safe and comfortable, and reduce...
by Evana Sandusky | Oct 2, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
I underestimate God. It is a mistake that I make too often.I feel my situations are enormous. The circumstances I face with my daughter with special and medical needs are challenging and scary. The fear and stress feel justified.My daughter gets distressed when her...
by Jolene Philo | Sep 30, 2019 | Hope, Living Life Daily, Spiritual Growth
When life doesn’t go as planned, I usually react in one of two ways: either with equanimity and grace—because I’m with people I want to impress—or with grumbling and complaints—because I’m with my family, and they love me no matter what. Neither...
by Jonathan McGuire | Sep 27, 2019 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Dear Exhausted, Wrung-out and Frazzled Mom,I see you. I see you struggling to make it through the day, through your child’s melt downs, the medical appointments, and the therapies. I see the desperation in your eyes. I see the heartache as you are alongside your child...
