by Jolene Philo | Jan 23, 2023 | Special Needs Parenting
“Raising a child with special needs is like writing a book,” I thought after recently emailing a completed manuscript to my editor. “During my pregnancy, I had a vague outline of what to expect of parenthood. With writing, I had prepared a plot...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jan 16, 2023 | Marriage, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Today I want to share an experience that inspired me to become a better listener.I realized how difficult it is to allow others to share their “moment” without interruption. When listening to a story or anecdote, we often want to share a similar experience or story,...
by Key Ministry | Jan 9, 2023 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Sometimes parenting is about perspective—this is even more true when you have a child with a disability. My goal today is to do one thing: to encourage you in the way you think about your child.The story of Terrence:Our son’s name is Terrence. The doctors diagnosed...
by Evana Sandusky | Jan 4, 2023 | Caregiving, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
As the hours into the trip went along, I felt more and more discouraged.It started with my family of four going on an overnight trip. My daughter with Down syndrome had several specialist appointments in St. Louis over two days. We decided to spend the night in a...
by Jolene Philo | Dec 26, 2022 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
How can I be grateful for disability? The question seems ludicrous, even unfeeling when I consider what my father, son, and now my mother experienced due to disability.So how is it, the day after Christmas, that I am grateful for the disabilities that continue to...
by Evana Sandusky | Dec 5, 2022 | Caregiving, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy decorating our home and setting up the Christmas trees. I love unboxing our ornaments and placing them on the tree. Each ornament displays different aspects of our life as a family over the...
