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How to Rise Above Disappointment

June 6, 2018 by Kathleen Bolduc

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 118:1) These are the first words I read in my devotional book this morning as I sit on the beach, alone, disappointment hanging over me like a big, black cloud. I watch the waves ebb and flow, leaving rainbow-flecked foam in their wake. I want to give thanks to the Lord, but disappointment makes thanksgiving almost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Behaviors, Kathy Bolduc, Love, Scripture, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autism, Disappointment, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, special needs parenting, thankfulness and special needs

When the World Stares at My Daughter

May 18, 2018 by Tammie

The little girl walking on the sidewalk ahead of us clutches her mother's hand, but continues to turn around and curiously survey my daughter as she sweeps her white cane back and forth with each step she takes. I smile at the little girl and continue the conversation I'm having with my daughter. It used to bother me when strangers would stare. My daughter was born with her eye condition, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Living Life Daily, Love, Scripture

Your Participation Grade

March 7, 2018 by Tammie

I’m a substitute teacher and just recently had a long-term job as a PE teacher. It was tough, one of the toughest jobs I’ve had. I had to dig deep into my faith to keep my spirits up and not become incredibly frustrated. The hardest part was seeing the complete lack of interest from many of the students. They didn’t want to follow directions, they didn’t care about participating—they just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scripture

You’re Blocking My View

February 21, 2018 by Tammie

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 ESV As I was driving to my daughter's school the other day, I realized how completely leveled a portion of our desert view had become. Dozens of large construction vehicles were moving in cement cylinders meant to form a sewer system for a new housing development. Our neighborhood continues to grow and our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Living In The Moment, Peace, Scripture

Praise: God’s Antidote to Discouragement

February 7, 2018 by Kathleen Bolduc

Did you know there's an antidote to discouragement? And it works almost immediately, if we can only remember to pull it out of our spiritual tool kits and use it! What is it? Praise! Some of you may be thinking, Really? You don't know what our family is facing on a daily basis! I get it. Sometimes I feel like my prayers for healing within my family (autism, bipolar disorder, traumatic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Kathy Bolduc, Living Life Daily, Love, Mental Illness, Mood Disorders, Scripture, Thanksgiving, Worship Tagged With: autism, christian parenting, emotional disorders, not alone, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, Praise, Psalm 100, Psalm 117, special needs parenting

Autism and Dementia: How Do We Cope?

January 10, 2018 by Kathleen Bolduc

Last week, on a gloomy Thursday afternoon, I sat in the prayer room on our retreat center’s property with a student from Miami University. It was the first meeting of a spiritual mentoring relationship. I lit a candle and made her a cup of tea. Frankly, I wondered if I had anything to give that day. The day before I’d visited my mom, who is careening headlong into full-blown dementia. I’d … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Behaviors, Grief, Kathy Bolduc, Living Life Daily, Mood Disorders, Scripture, Uncategorized Tagged With: Dementia, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, Psalm 42, special needs parenting

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