I’m letting you in on the start of a God-inspired project. I don’t know how it’s going to play out, but I do know one thing: life with special needs requires a team. So that’s exactly what we’re doing – building a team around our family. A few weeks ago I bravely sent a letter to 9 people in Max’s life inviting them to be a part of this team – teachers, buddies from church, family. I’ve … [Read more...]
Reaching New Heights—Erik Weber’s Story
Read below for a guest post from Ron Sandison. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” - Isaiah 40:31 Erik Weber’s development appeared typical until he reached 2 ½ years and experienced a high fever and began to regress rapidly. At that time Erik’s mother, Sandi, noticed … [Read more...]
Finding Your Anchor in Times of Change
A few weeks ago we moved from Pennsylvania to the Houston, Texas area. We’re in a new house, going to a new church, and starting a new school. My son James (who has level three autism) is missing his favorite pizza place, Hershey Chocolate World, and the familiar faces he saw at school and church. It’s been tough. He’s struggled with anxiety through these changes. He tries to control anything … [Read more...]
The Lovely Wreckers
My mother used to say, “I can’t have anything nice with kids in the house!” She didn’t so much say it as she did wail it. We were the kids who came swinging in through the kitchen window feet first from the eaves of the roof, or accidentally lit the garage on fire. The security system in the house was basically just a trigger mechanism for the neighbor’s rage. His first thought, I’m guessing, … [Read more...]
Enough Is Enough
Tensions have been mounting. Stress has been compounding. And the tears have been falling. Hard. Blame it on moving, transitioning and settling into a new home, a new church, a new school, and meeting new faces at every turn. Point to the three boys between ages 7-11 under one roof attempting to survive until adulthood - with parents intact. Or let autism take the fall for the havoc wreaked upon … [Read more...]
Do you know Jesus? He’s the Answer.
When you seek answers but only find questions … Do you know Jesus? When your hopes are shattered, and you struggle to hang on … Do you know Jesus? When the road you are walking becomes rocky and unfamiliar … Do you know Jesus? When your heart is breaking for the child in your arms … Do you know Jesus? When you want to cry out, but no sound comes from your lips … [Read more...]