“It’s not what we accomplish in life that matters most but what we overcome.” Jill’s motherly instincts sensed that Clay was unique and different from his older brother, Shane. When Jill tenderly nursed Clay he would twirl her hair. At seven months Clay abruptly quit nursing without any weaning. As a four-year-old Clay would line seashells in a ridge pattern along the beach. When Clay was five, … [Read more...]
Touched By An Angel
It has been a long and hard last 9 months for me personally. After we closed our church plant 9 months ago, I wrestled with God on many different topics. However, most of the time I tend to tune it out and ignore the real issues. That is until last week. For the past week, my eyes have been opened to how hurt I was over the loss. Dealing With My Heart First off, I would like to say, I am … [Read more...]
Biblical Principles for Advocacy from the Gospel of Luke and Acts
Read below for a guest post from Ron Sandison. Ron also wrote a guest post earlier this year called "A Mom's Advocacy for Her Son." Luke, a first century follower of Christ, was a physician who wrote a two-volume set. One main theme in his writings was the importance of advocating for the poor, outcast, and innocent (Luke 1:53-54; 4:18-19). The Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts are … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Small Stuff
Read below for a guest post from Lee Fisher. Everyone says “don’t sweat the small stuff.” Well, that is good advice, but by the same token I am learning (after 14 years with a special-needs child) that you must also celebrate the small stuff. Be grateful. Keep a thankful list. That sounds so good on paper, but it is hard when everyone else is going to Disney World and soccer while you are going … [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...]
New Baby Brother Brings New Excitement
This past Saturday on August 30th, we welcomed our 3rd child into the world. Noah Dean Buckley joined the dynamic duo and turned it into the three amigos. It should be fun. However, we were not sure how Fayth and Stephen were going to act. Fayth, our oldest daughter with Down syndrome, was not very welcoming to her first brother, Stephen, 18 months ago. When Stephen was born, she ignored … [Read more...]