by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Mar 27, 2018 | Families, Parents
I always enjoy watching the Olympics but never thought I’d be one to compete! I know I just don’t have that kind of drive in me!But, she was built just like I would have imagined a speed skater with muscular and very strong legs that resembled the pillars supporting a...
by Jonathan McGuire | Mar 8, 2018 | Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources
We were young parents, our second son had just been born and I was rocking in a recliner with him on my chest at two in the morning as he finally stopped screaming for a little while and slept. Oh, what satisfaction to finally have him sleep, even if for just a little...
by Lisa Jamieson | Feb 8, 2018 | Families, Parents, Special needs siblings
The Church calendar is moving us into the Lenton season and this can feel ominous to parents raising families affected by disability. My husband, Larry, and I still groan at the memory of a drama that unfolded for our family one year on Good Friday. The stressful...
by Sandra Peoples | Dec 21, 2017 | Parents, Sandra Peoples
Today my boys get out of school for Christmas break so we’ll be in full celebration (i.e. survival) mode for the next couple weeks until we return to our regular routine. Christmas can bring a lot of stress to families like mine, so this year I’m focusing...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Nov 28, 2017 | Care and Support, Families, Parents, Special Needs Ministry
Anticipation was gradually building like the stacking of building blocks we’d play with at home. One lone piece at a time was added gently to balance each piece. One by one, each taking turns, cheering each other on to place that next piece securely without tumbling...
by Key Ministry | Aug 24, 2017 | Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources
Each of us can remember that moment when we found out our child had special needs. It may have been a doctor coming out to talk with you after the birth. It may have been mother’s intuition, a disclosure on an adoption form, the comment from a teacher, or...
