by Jolene Philo | Dec 27, 2021 | Caregiving, Hope, Living Life Daily
When the unexpected becomes the norm for the caregiver, as was the case for many in 2021, it knocks us off balance. At least, that’s what one unexpected hit after hit did to me over the past year. I didn’t realize why my brain felt fuzzy and my energy level had...
by Jolene Philo | Apr 26, 2021 | Medically Fragile, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
“I can’t.” I sat in my office one morning a few weeks ago and sobbed as my daughter rubbed my back. “I just can’t.”Only one of the vehicles needed for our family of 4 adults and 2 kids was in working order. The washing machine quit....
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 Key Ministry | Aug 2, 2019 | Challenges, Hope, Scripture
The saying goes, for those of us who live in snowy, winter climates, “There are only two seasons—winter and construction.” Funny and quite true I’m afraid. My youngest brother Donny joked about that recently. He, his wife and their four-year-old son were visiting from...
