by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Sep 18, 2023 | Caregiving, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
The school year has begun for all the children. Goals are made; classes are in full swing; children know what to do to make their studies and extracurricular activities a priority.Apply this process to our own lives and we have to ask, “Is our marriage a priority?” So...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 15, 2023 | Autism, Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
A few years ago, my now ex-wife floated the idea of us getting a service dog for our autistic, nonverbal son. She felt it would be a great support for him on several levels, to help him more calmly and safely navigate his environment both in school and in public. A...
by Evana Sandusky | Sep 11, 2023 | Down syndrome, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
The first time the engine-shaped glowing light appeared on my car’s display, I took notice. I quickly sought mechanics to tell me if the check engine light was a genuine problem. After some minor work and knowledge from those who understand how my car runs, the light...
by Jolene Philo | Aug 27, 2023 | Medically Fragile, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
What makes me cry as a caregiver is a list that keeps getting longer. On this, the day before my 65th birthday, I’m writing down everything that makes me cry. Think of it as reverse bucket list. A bucket with a hole that leaks tears out my eyes. Do you have the...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Aug 21, 2023 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Do you ever think your everyday spiritual life shows little progress in growing spiritually? When our girls were little, we could see their daily and even moment-to-moment physical development progress and changes, but our now 42- year-old son Joey (who has special...
by Evana Sandusky | Aug 13, 2023 | Down syndrome, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
I remember rubbing my protruding belly as I posed for pictures. My co-workers at the grade school where I worked threw a baby shower for my unborn daughter arriving in 3 weeks. I smiled as I marveled at all the baby gear I was not certain I knew how to use. The pink...
