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Three C's for Surviving COVID-19 as a Single Special Needs Parent

Three C's for Surviving COVID-19 as a Single Special Needs Parent

I had just dropped off my son after having him for the weekend, as it was my time with him, according to the parenting agreement with my ex-wife. I no sooner put the car in reverse than I heard the declaration on the radio during a COVID-19 briefing that all restaurants, cafes and bars were to be closed indefinitely. Children like mine don’t just “do better” with routines and structure, they require it. I want to share some ideas and perspective on this time as a new single parent of an autistic child and how I, and more importantly, we as a family still, are coping.

Come To Me - During Quarantine, and Every Day

Come To Me - During Quarantine, and Every Day

When you are sheltering in place, come to ME. When you are out serving in an essential job, come to ME. This came to me in the shower. Yes, I’m still showering now and then. The ME in this writing is Jesus. Except last line is all Deb!

Solitude: Learning to Let God be God

Solitude: Learning to Let God be God

How often do we, as parents of kids with disabilities, crown ourselves King or Queen when it seems obvious that no one else can perform the miracles we pull out of the hat on a daily basis? We crown ourselves indispensable, don’t we? But if Jesus didn’t consider himself indispensable, why should we?

Here's A Hug For You!

Here's A Hug For You!

To all the tired moms out there, the tired dads, the tired grandparents who help their tired children take a break now and then; to all the teachers, therapists, caregivers, personal assistants, and anyone who helps our kids: This is for YOU! Here’s a hug for YOU!

Enlarged in the Waiting: A New Take on Waiting for God to Answer Prayer

Enlarged in the Waiting: A New Take on Waiting for God to Answer Prayer

My husband and I have been in major waiting mode for the past three months. I am growing impatient, frustrated. Mildly depressed. Dare I say, a little hopeless. But God is using this season to enlarge me. In this waiting time, I need to allow more of God’s Spirit to grow within me.