by Jolene Philo | Jul 24, 2023 | Caregiving, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
This summer our family embarked upon the grand adventure of multi-generational living. It began in May when our daughter, her husband, and their then 13-month-old son moved into our upstairs as they transition from starving graduate student status to starving artists...
by Evana Sandusky | Jun 12, 2023 | Caregiving, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
I take you to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. I will love and honor you all the days of my life.Twenty years ago, I stood in front of a church with a man I had...
by Evana Sandusky | May 8, 2023 | Caregiving, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
I stand at the closed door of my daughter’s bedroom. First, I listen for the gentle hum of her bi-pap machine. After this many years, I can tell from the sound out in the hallway if the mask is on securely. Secondly, I listen for any sounds that indicate she is still...
by Garett Wall | Apr 27, 2023 | Podcast, Special Needs Ministry, Special Needs Parenting
Effective ministry for the disability community is one that is built on the belief that your church can and should be pursuing lifelong family ministry for our friends and families impacted by disability. Through his journey as the father of a child with disabilities,...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Apr 17, 2023 | Marriage, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Therapy used to be a word and situation which struck fear in people. Recently, it seems that many people are “in therapy,” which is a good and healthy thing.Whether your marriage is in a tough place, you’re wondering if you’re doing...
by Evana Sandusky | Apr 10, 2023 | Caregiving, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
As soon as I woke up, my body revolted. My hip somehow fell out of place again, making each movement painful. I eased out of bed straight to the bottle of ibuprofen and Icy Hot. In a few hours, I would feel better, but it would be brutal until my muscles loosened...
