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 Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jan 13, 2020 | Marriage, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Tired. Crabby.Of course we’ve had those times when life is all of those things and we don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. We don’t even see the tunnel! But over time, we have purposed to take back the sound track of our life and...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Dec 16, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” I hear the music and sway to it with a smile, but do I really feel that way? Do you feel that way? I can honestly say that sometimes the added pressure of buying and wrapping gifts, decorating, sending greetings, baking, and...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Nov 18, 2019 | Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
For those of us who are married for better or worse, we’re in it to win it. That’s the easy part because it’s just saying the words, but in real life, we know that many of us in the world and journey of special needs need real help to make it to the finish line. Those...
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 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...