by John Fela (Felageller) | Aug 14, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
My son has a consistent habit of opening up the closet where the cleaning supplies are kept in our home. We know the sound of the old wood door being jostled open, like a staple of the background noise in our home. Many times we just ignore it, but at least once a day...
by Mark Arnold | Aug 12, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Have you ever played poker? Maybe you’ve played recreationally, as I have, perhaps using tokens, matchsticks, or chocolates for the ‘stake?’ Maybe you’re a more serious poker player, with higher level stakes? Or maybe you’ve never played the game at all....
by Key Ministry | Aug 9, 2019 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
“Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God….Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” 2 Corinthians 3:4 & 12 NIVThis post is for...
by Jonathan McGuire | Aug 7, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
Sarah couldn’t sleep all night. I heard her come into the bedroom and could see the hint of light coming in from behind our curtains, when I finally heard the gentle rhythm of her breath indicating she was asleep. She was no longer staying awake at night because she...
by Sarah McGuire | Jul 29, 2019 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
I didn’t dare move a muscle. Breathe in, breathe out, quiet, shallow, in, out. Don’t move. My son was finally asleep cradled in my arms against my chest. If I could just not move or breathe, maybe, just maybe he would sleep for 15-20 minutes and for that 15-20 minutes...
by Jolene Philo | Jul 22, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Spiritual Growth
What I regret most about being a mean girl.Those words are both blog post title and personal confession in the wake of a conversation with an old friend at our 45th class reunion.”Do you remember Katya Luwamala?” he asked as he sat down beside...
