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...
by Lisa Jamieson | Mar 18, 2020 | Hope, Love, Special Needs Parenting
Every child receiving services in the special education system is required to complete a series of assessments every three years. Many of these happen in the spring. Whatever time of year it happens, it’s a rigorous and often emotional season for many special needs...
by datc3 | Feb 17, 2020 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Love, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
The hood of the car flew up, causing Joe—with Joey in the front seat next to him—to have to think quickly, move to a turning lane, and secure the hood. The hood was probably tripped by someone accidentally, as they were cleaning the inside of our car just moments...
by Evana Sandusky | Dec 11, 2019 | Down syndrome, Love, Special needs siblings
“Bubba, bubba, bubba,” my daughter sings as she gestures towards her little brother.“Stop it, Jaycee,” Elijah says in exacerbated tone.“Oh, bubba,” Jaycee happily replies, as she leans in for a hug.I love watching the relationship between my children grow. Years ago,...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Aug 21, 2019 | Love, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
Okay, there is no such thing as a real escape plan. But I do have one in my head, and on challenging days I put it into full steam ahead. I know I would never really carry it out; I’m much too practical, dedicated, and faithful. But I don’t claim to be so practical,...
by Key Ministry | Jul 17, 2019 | Love, Marriage, Special needs siblings
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always...
