by Key Ministry | Apr 29, 2024 | Caregiving, Church, Special Needs Parenting
I’ve been a parent for over 19 years and have been a caregiver of children with “special needs” for almost all of it. Our first child was in the hospital with respiratory issues for the first time on the day he turned 3-months old. The challenges with both...
by Jolene Philo | Apr 22, 2024 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Summer Vacation
My favorite vacation planning tips for special needs families were put to good use this past January and February. Our original idea was a 3 generation trip to Disney World over spring break. Due to some health issues we weren’t sure would be resolved beforehand and...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Apr 15, 2024 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
Like a new outfit that looks crisp and sharp or an old outfit that is so worn out it’s comfy and we wear it all the time….is often how we wear the banner of the special needs journey. How does it look on us? On you? Is our attire crisp and sharp or rather worn out?...
by Key Ministry | Apr 8, 2024 | Church, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
I love the local church. I grew up going to church. The church has been vital to my life and spiritual growth. I was even a pastor for nearly 30 years. I believe in the local church. While no church is perfect, still, the local church is a force for good...
by Key Ministry | Apr 2, 2024 | Special Needs Parenting
Image from depositphotos.com stock photos Mission to the PhilippinesWhen my daughters and I traveled to the Philippines for short term missions, we fell in love with the country, both for its natural beauty and its resilient people. The two stood in sharp contrast.The...
by Evana Sandusky | Apr 1, 2024 | Caregiving, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
I hear the familiar engine roar outside my window. Looking out, I see soil churning and my older brother pulling a piece of farm equipment through the field. Planting season is upon us. For my father, brother, and nephews, it is a season filled with long hours in the...
