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Emily and Max Went Back to Church, and Found Extra Family

July 1, 2016 by Emily Colson

Something happened at church. Or perhaps what you need to know is, what didn’t happen. I pulled up to the church and Max bounced out of the car swinging his favorite vacuum. Several people were unsuspectingly milling around by the front door, exchanging greetings. “Watch out for the people!” I yelled behind Max as I watched his 8-pound Oreck swing like a ten ton wrecking ball. I fully expected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Church, Down Syndrome, Emily Colson, Joy, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Love, Scripture, Worship Tagged With: autism, Emily Colson, Encouragement, faith, not alone, parenting, parenting a child with special needs, special needs

When the Disability’s Not So “Bad”

May 4, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry

I feel guilty about a very strange thing. Not about something I’ve done, but about something I was given. Today, I want to hold my hand up and shield people from paying attention to this part of my life; here, in this particular community of parents who struggle daily with special needs, and never-ending vigilance. A few codes in our neurologist’s office indicate I’ve every right to be among you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Learning Disability, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Mental Illness, Mood Disorders, Posts By Writers, Sarah Parshall Perry, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized Tagged With: aspergers, autism, autism spectrum, Christian Living, christian parenting, community, Down syndrome, Encouragement, family, grace, Insight For Living, not alone, parenting, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, siblings, special needs, Special Needs Children, special needs parenting, Special Needs parents, support, unexpected journey, weary

Why My Child Lord?

April 11, 2016 by autismblessings

Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.   Jeremiah 33:3 Sometimes we say, "Why me Lord?"  When we struggle we may question many things. With our children with various challenges coming at them daily you may have asked yourself, "Why my child Lord?" I am going to let out a little secret here ... I am nearing 50 in the next several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Cerebral Palsy, Church, Down Syndrome, encouragement groups, Epilepsy, Joy, Learning Disability, Patience, Patty Myers, Peace

Please stop telling me to take care of myself (+10 Ways to Help a SN Parent)

March 4, 2016 by Kara Dedert

I get it. When you stop for a moment and say, “Take care of yourself, OK?” you’re telling me you care. And I’m so glad you stopped instead of walking by. But can I let you in on something? I’m trying to take care of myself, really I am. On days where my son’s health is decently stable I think I actually do. I exercise, cook meals, do laundry, pick up kids and even sneak in an extra long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Adoption, Asperger, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Kara Dedert, Learning Disability, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Ministry

When Our Children with Disabilities Rise to the Occasion

March 2, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry

(For Dana) T.S. Eliot wrote that April is the “cruellest month.” Not for me. I find it’s barren February, with its unkind cold, and in which month I have known too many men of character who have died recently, and long past. At 6’7” with a perpetual mustache, bright blue eyes, and a voice like a thunderclap, Boyd Salsbury cut an imposing profile. His demeanor was gruff, his words carefully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Grief, Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Peace, Posts By Writers, Sarah Parshall Perry, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized Tagged With: aspergers, autism, blessings, Christian Living, christian parenting, funeral, grief, grief and autism, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, siblings, special needs, surprise, unexpected journey

Picture This

February 29, 2016 by Craig Johnson

When something heartbreaking happens in our life we may start to experience some shame. Especially if we thought we could have done something to prevent it from happening. Whether you are a new special needs parent or you’ve been on the journey a while shame always loves to come knocking. The enemy loves to build a wall of shame and put our pictures on it. Every time we see that wall, he wants to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Cerebral Palsy, Craig Johnson, Down Syndrome, encouragement groups, Grief, Guest Posts, Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Learning Disability, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Love, Medically Fragile, Peace, Pin It, Scripture, Special Needs Ministry, Terminal Diagnosis, Transitions, Uncategorized Tagged With: destiny, faith, guilt, hope for the broken-hearted, parents of special needs children, shame, special needs

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