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Picture This
When something heartbreaking happens in our life we may start to experience some shame. Especially if we thought we could have done something to prevent it from happening. Whether you are a new special needs parent or you’ve been on the journey a while shame always loves to come knocking. The enemy loves to build a wall of shame and put our pictures on it. Every time we see that wall, he wants to … [Read more...]
There Is Grace in Disability
The world of disability is rampant with opinions. Some friends of mine get angry if you suggest a disability is a negative thing, instead they suggest we should celebrate it. I suppose it must vary depending on how the child is affected—for us disability has meant tremendous loss. Our son Calvin, a young boy of 6, struggles with chronic lung disease, spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and a … [Read more...]
Peace in Brokenness
Deer in the headlights. Blindsided. Shocked. Suffocating pain. It's what comes to mind when I think back to the early years of dealing with my son's losses. Six years ago I wandered about in a numb state, unable to wrap my head around the fact that my son had extensive brain damage and would never recover. I got up, faced the days and even attempted normal conversation but inside I wished life … [Read more...]
God Doesn’t Need My Kid To Beat the Odds
It was so definitive, those conclusive words of the neurologist: "He will never walk or talk. In many ways he is incompatible with life." Calvin was less than one and I was more than hopeful. I would sit up late at night reading stories of kids pushing far past their prognosis, astounding doctors with abilities they never thought possible. I looked down every avenue that offered hope. … [Read more...]
Why Do Anything? (a guest post from Karen and Elizabeth Santorum)
Imagine delivering a beautiful baby girl. Your heart is hopeful, and life is renewed. Witnessing the miracle of life is humbling and awe inspiring. My heart was filled to the brim as I met my little girl, my Bella. She was beautiful. Curly hair, dark lashes, pink skin, and the most perfect little fingers and toes. Yet, these words, “Why do anything?” were ones my husband, Rick, and I heard … [Read more...]