by Jolene Philo | Dec 27, 2021 | Caregiving, Hope, Living Life Daily
When the unexpected becomes the norm for the caregiver, as was the case for many in 2021, it knocks us off balance. At least, that’s what one unexpected hit after hit did to me over the past year. I didn’t realize why my brain felt fuzzy and my energy level had...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Dec 1, 2021 | Autism, Coronavirus, Living Life Daily
When schools around the country returned to their normal schedules and in-person learning this fall, the normalcy that existed prior to the COVID pandemic did not return with it, as protective measures remained in place for our students and teachers. Most parents,...
by Jolene Philo | Nov 22, 2021 | Caregiving, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Between jet lag and back spasms, both the result of my first post-pandemic airplane trip, I didn’t feel well the other night. Even so, I was loathe to forego reading aloud to our grandkids, ages 3 and 6. Reading aloud to these sweet children is one of the great...
by Evana Sandusky | Nov 19, 2021 | Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Most Thanksgivings, the spread at our family meal is nothing short of fantastic. There are usually two different meats, corn, potatoes, noodles, salads, bread, and desserts of every kind. It’s a smorgasbord of all the best dishes my family members can create. Some of...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 18, 2021 | Caregiving, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Visualize eternity: laundry and the paperwork for one with special needs!The nearly 6” of paperwork in a huge binder traveled with me to most every meeting where our son’s special needs were discussed. Why? Because I wanted every person around the table to recognize...
by Jolene Philo | Sep 27, 2021 | Challenges, Living Life Daily
“I can’t do this by myself!”My six-year-old grandson’s words echoed in my ears.He already knew how to tie his shoes when he held them on his lap. He was struggling to tie them when they were on his feet.My situation wasn’t all that...
