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New Year, New Fear?

New Year, New Fear?

While others are making resolutions and exciting plans for a new year, special needs families may have dread in our hearts. Recently, I was reminded of the story of manna in the Bible. Here’s what I need to remember as we enter a new year.

Sowing Seeds of Promise for My Daughter's Future

Sowing Seeds of Promise for My Daughter's Future

My father, brother, and nephews possess much knowledge to grow soybeans, wheat, and corn, but some vital aspects of farming are out of their control. Similarly, my husband and I plan and plot care and opportunities for our daughter who has developmental disabilities, but there are some things out of our control. We wait, pray, hope, and support our daughter, until the time when we reap what we have sown into her as a child.