Thanksgiving

A Smorgasbord of Gratitude

A Smorgasbord of Gratitude

Most Thanksgivings, the spread at our family meal is nothing short of fantastic. Whenever I leave the family gathering on Thanksgiving, I always go away with a full stomach, and don’t bemoan the dishes that I did not want to try. This year, I want to take that perspective with my gratitude.

Now I Am One of You

Now I Am One of You

Last November I had the pleasure of attending the one-man show of a friend, based on the life of Father Damien, who served the leper colony on Molokai, Hawaii. One week later, the day after Thanksgiving, the final words from the play took on new meaning for me, in a way I never saw coming.

Welcoming Siblings Home for the COVID Holidays

Welcoming Siblings Home for the COVID Holidays

As I sat down to share life with fellow special needs parents in this blog, it occurred to me that the best I might offer was a shared prayer for the upcoming holiday season. Perhaps you, too, are thinking out of the box about how to make the most of new and unexpected holiday dynamics. Together let’s pray, Lord, make our homes an instrument of Your peace.

Ten Reasons Why "As Long as the Baby is Healthy" Isn't Most Important

Ten Reasons Why "As Long as the Baby is Healthy" Isn't Most Important

Pregnancy goes hand in hand with this common saying. However, after having a child with special needs, we changed our response. Here’s what we’ve learned why that common saying isn’t most important thing in pregnancy.

The Holidays and Chronic Grief

The Holidays and Chronic Grief

I love the holidays, but for many families the holidays can be a sad time, as they grieve loved ones who have been lost, relationships that have been severed or other difficult situations. For families with children impacted by disability, this can also be a difficult time.