Sometimes as Christian parents of special-needs children, we often feel we are failing to teach our children about God because we may not see the results of that teaching immediately. Even after months of saying the same thing over and over, we may get discouraged when it seems our children are just not getting it. Not seeing results may cause us to give up, or maybe not work as hard at … [Read more...]
When God Provides
Living with a child with special needs often means also living with expenses that you didn't plan for when you first began your family. A lot of services may be covered by insurance or through the state's government program like Medicaid. But not all services are easily accessible, if at all. What are parents supposed to do when there is a therapy treatment available that they know would help … [Read more...]
Encouragement for the Doubting Parent
You've read the books. Countless books. You've talked with friends. You've sat in on therapy session after therapy session and have asked a thousand questions that begin with, "What do I do if...?" You've raised your child and you have a pretty good handle on what to expect from them during a meltdown or a difficult moment. But day after day, the words and actions of your special needs child … [Read more...]
Battle in the Basement
The morning had been going so well. It was a Sunday morning and we had to be at church early for rehearsal since I was on praise team. Everyone was getting ready to leave without much difficulty, except for my poor husband. The dog had been let out for a minute, but it was raining. He came inside when Kyle called him, and then promptly shook his whole body. Kyle's pants were now splattered in mud, … [Read more...]