While Jesus may not have known the 24/7 demands of parenthood (around the clock feedings, diaper changes, doctor’s visits, play dates and IEP meetings), He did understand the demands of being constantly needed by others. He knew what it was to need to find a time and a place to be alone. Yet in spite of the never-ending needs of others and the very good causes, Jesus knew when to when to press … [Read more...]
Are You There God?
Often times when things are going good we don’t talk to God as much, but when things start to crumble we look to Him and often ask “why” or “how come.” My journey through life in my 46 years so far has had some ups, downs, curves, twists, turns, and sometimes sharp drops out of nowhere. I grew up primarily in a divorced home with 2 parents that were struggling in their own right. Before age … [Read more...]
A Place to Start – Thinking about Children with Special Needs and the World of Work
Read below for a guest post from Liz Jones. I am always amazed at my clients. Not only with just the outright insane kinds of struggles they have encountered but mostly the resilience I have seen in those few that really stand out to me. These are my students who have parents and family connections and bonds that teach them right from wrong, where they live in an atmosphere of … [Read more...]
Lord Help Me! It’s Time for School Again!
It's 5:15 am when the alarm goes off, chasing off the last remnants of a beautiful dream of walking on warm summer sands in the light of a glowing sunset. And just like that, Summer. Is. Over. My eyes strain to focus on the ceiling above as I fight an urge to pull the sheets back over my head. But no, I must get up! I must get up because… it's time for school again! I imagine other … [Read more...]
It’s Hammer Time
When I went with my family on an inner-city mission trip two years ago, I’d like to think it was because I am uber-spiritual and occasionally walk on water (when no one is looking). But the truth is, I was afraid. On the morning our bus pulled out of the church parking lot, I pleaded with God to overcome my fear, hoping for a heavenly hammer to smash through the challenges that inevitably seem to … [Read more...]
Visuals for the Morning Routine
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3 I feel so overwhelmed. As a mom, wife, and special needs school director I am stretched pretty thin. This last week we started a new school year and my son Charlie started “middle school.” I just exhaled after I typed that. A big transition for any family, but with a child with autism who is in the throws of puberty it can be a rocky … [Read more...]