Isolation, loneliness, the “island of disability” – these are all phrases that I have heard describing the daily life of families affected by disability. For so many families with special needs it is just easier – logistically and emotionally – to stay home. Church, school, extracurricular activities, and even going to the grocery store can become an overwhelming obstacle when Continue Reading
As we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, allow us the privilege of introducing you to Shauna Amick, a mother of a child with Down syndrome and a significant heart defect. In the following video Shauna describes with poignant transparency the emotions experienced by parents of children with disabilities. Her testimony illustrates how God brought her from a place of fear, Continue Reading
Dear God, When you sent your Son into our world, I’m told He was perfect in every way. He said “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” [Matthew 19:14, ESV] Was He only talking about those children all around me that seem so much more “perfect” than me? You know who I mean. The ones who are quiet, well Continue Reading
October 1993 was the beginning of a new adventure for our family. It was the month Jordon was born. In September, my husband and I had been diligently working through all the paperwork involved in adoption and had finished everything except the financial statement. We then realized that being employed by a small nonprofit ministry we did not have the type of funding expected Continue Reading
I am not a farmer. I actually live right downtown in Nashville. I live in the city and have a tiny yard, and I am not an expert in growing anything. However, I do plant quite a few flower seeds and bulbs in our little garden, and I enjoy seeing the flowers grow. I love to watch as the daffodils come up in the spring. My husband and I notice each tulip as it opens, and we marvel Continue Reading
