by Joanna French | Jul 12, 2022 | Church Support, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
I am disabled. I am high functioning, but it is still true. My neurodivergence and trauma mingle with my autoimmune condition and make me uniquely disabled. About a year ago, I called one of my friends in tears, just needing help. I cried to her about what I needed....
by Lisa Jamieson | Mar 2, 2021 | Church Support, Culture of Life, Special Needs Ministry
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a word of encouragement in a blog for caregivers who need to feel valued and competent:“Whether or not the people in your world effectively tell you so, you are highly valued. You are an essential worker… Personally, I appreciate...
by Jolene Philo | Nov 23, 2020 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Building is a slow process.God has been hammering that truth home since we signed the loan papers for a construction project which will turn our one family dwelling into a duplex.”When will the addition be completed?” the loan officer asked as we signed...
by Lisa Jamieson | Oct 6, 2020 | Mental Health, Parents, Special Needs Ministry
Families affected by disabilities and other special needs live with a certain amount of chronic stress and uncertainty. So when any additional crisis, stressor or ambiguity is added, we can tend to lose our cool quickly. We need encouragers, as well as reassurances...
by Jolene Philo | Mar 23, 2020 | Church, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Love language hacks for the coronavirus shut down, at least from my vantage point, are an easy stretch. I know this because the hacks have already been created by parents of kids with special needs and disabilities. They’ve been living with social distancing for...
