Sometimes it feels like a dark path we are on. We move from one medical crisis to another it seems. Each day we watch our daughter's diagnosis get a little more complex. As her parents, we'd do anything to make life easier for her. In our heavy moments it just doesn't seem fair. Yet, how can I judge what is fair when I can only see a small part of the picture? This side of Continue Reading
Welcome to the new year! As we begin 2019, some people may view the next twelve months with excitement and positive expectations. Others may struggle to fight a feeling of apprehension and fear of what may unfold in the coming days. Today, we hope to encourage you with a few words written by Joni Eareckson Tada in her devotional A Spectacle of Glory. Early in the morning Continue Reading
Are you a good steward of the influence you have on others? That’s a convicting question, isn’t it? Most of us don’t even think about our sphere of influence; we don’t think about who’s watching us react to disappointments or who’s learning from our walk with Christ. We just assume... I’ve got friends and family, neighbors and coworkers, fellow students and folks in our Continue Reading
Sometimes we struggle to reach out, not because we don’t want to, but rather because we’re just not sure what would be helpful. After having been on the disability journey for several years, I’ve found there are three main things that can make a world of difference to families. SHOW UP. It’s ok if you don’t know what to say. Chances are you can’t really change your friend’s Continue Reading
Our son with intellectual and developmental disabilities accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was 8 years old during our Easter devotions at home. He grew up in the church, and he understood the significance of the communion service. He really desired to partake, but just couldn’t bring himself to because of his severe sensory issues. The red grape juice and the matzo bread our Continue Reading
