by Evana Sandusky | Jun 15, 2022 | Caregiving, Love, Special Needs Parenting
My husband and I are in a new stage of our lives. We both have had the pleasure of celebrating the milestone of 40 years on this planet. Our age is starting to show little by little. My beautician works hard to cover up my grey hairs, while my husband has decided to...
by Evana Sandusky | May 10, 2021 | Down syndrome, Love, Special Needs Parenting
My daughter is a gifted communicator even though she rarely speaks in sentences. Her speech has improved over the past few years, but there are many words she cannot say. Her facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice make up for all the gaps in her vocabulary....
by Sandra Peoples | Feb 1, 2021 | Challenges, Love, Marriage
For many of us who are caregivers, we may never be empty nesters. We need to invest in our marriages so they stay strong for the long term. Caregiving is also an emotional and physical investment that can leave our spouses feeling neglected.For example, my son James...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jun 19, 2020 | Love, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
It’s Father’s Day this weekend and I have a warning: I’m not going to be buying you a greeting card. I’m learning that my own words are important to you. I want my words to speak loudly to your soul—in positive ways that strengthen your spirit. I’m learning that a...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jun 15, 2020 | Challenges, Love, Special Needs Parenting
Most men enjoy elements of competition in sports, education or career pursuits. And in the case of men who become a dad of a child with special needs, well, they quickly learn that their son or daughter isn’t going to perform, work, think, or be like other children.My...
by Evana Sandusky | Mar 20, 2020 | Down syndrome, Love, Special Needs Parenting
My daughter is many things to different people. During the brief times our lives intersect, strangers may form an impression based solely upon how my daughter, Jaycee, looks. Her Down syndrome says something to most people even when they don’t know her.Most...
