by Jolene Philo | Nov 28, 2022 | Caregiving, Mental Health, Spiritual Growth
The grief of disability caregiving almost overwhelmed me this autumn.First, my Aunt Donna, an oasis of security and love during my childhood, died. Grief over Donna’s death was accompanied by grief for my mother. She’s the elder sister by six years,...
by Evana Sandusky | Nov 9, 2022 | Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
This time of year always causes me to be a bit more introspective. Thanksgiving reminds me to be grateful in all seasons of life. I have spent many Novembers in a funk as I struggled to care for my child with Down syndrome and her many medical diagnoses. A few of our...
by Key Ministry | Oct 27, 2022 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Growth
There are many pieces of practical advice I can give on being a buddy to an individual with special needs. Always make sure to grab your buddy bag, don’t take your eyes off your kiddo, notice how the class interacts with them, and work with the other ministry...
by Jolene Philo | May 23, 2022 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
God uses whatever it takes to grow our reliance on Him. Acts 9 tells the story of Paul on the road to Damascus where he simultaneously saw Jesus, heard Him speak, and went blind for a couple days.That’s what it took to set Paul on the path of faith and...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Apr 18, 2022 | Hope, Living Life Daily, Spiritual Growth
While recently listening to an afternoon radio program about “worry,” the woman being interviewed was asked, “I know God says not to worry, but how do we NOT worry?” She answered, “We must ask ourselves, ‘What does it do for me?’ Because to worry must bring something...
by Key Ministry | Apr 15, 2022 | Hope, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
I’ve been a special needs mom for 21 years now, so I need you to hear what I’m about to say with the trust that those years have earned me, particularly if you’re just starting out or you find yourself in a hard place right now. Being the parent of a child...
