by Jolene Philo | Aug 26, 2024 | Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Did I trust God’s plan for the life of my child with disabilities?That’s a question I’ve been mulling over since our South Dakota camping vacation ended with a surprising twist. The twist being that my husband Hiram tested positive for Covid two days before we were to...
by Sandra Peoples | Aug 22, 2024 | Autism, Podcast, Sandra Peoples
Parents go through five phases as they raise their children with disabilities. It’s helpful for ministry leaders to understand these phases so we know better how to support families in these different seasons. In this episode, Sandra Peoples shares characteristics of...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Aug 19, 2024 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
“Most of her life I would say I don’t think she showed any signs of ‘knowing’ us or responding to us. It was hard for me to think she could’ve gone home with anyone else and never even noticed we were gone…painful reality especially when I’m giving every moment...
by datc3 | Jul 29, 2024 | Caregiving, Challenges, Down syndrome, Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
My daughter takes a seat in the dark beautician’s chair. She looks down as the black cape is secured around her neck. The hairdresser asks, “What do you want done to your hair today?” My daughter smiles in the mirror as she listens to the beautician, but...
by Elaina Marchenko | Jul 25, 2024 | Care and Support, Families, Podcast
Elaina Marchenko gives a peek into the life as a special needs sibling. She discusses the different phases of her identity as it grew and changed during her life as a special needs sibling. Listen Anywhere You Find Podcasts! If you like this, you may like… 014: Four...
