“…will she always look DUMB...” Those words were like nails running down a chalk board. We were shocked. Before I proceed, you need to understand the background. Fayth, our daughter with Down syndrome, was just 6 months old at the time. We had traveled out to California for Christmas to be with my family. Fayth was also only 3 months out of her open-heart surgery. To put it lightly, my wife … [Read more...]
How To Make Others Understand
You’re about to pull your hair out. You have tried to explain your situation more times than you can count. So why do others still not understand? How can you make others understand? The life of raising a child with special needs can be frustrating and draining. But dealing outsiders is a whole other deal. Whether it is your extended family, friends, church leaders, or neighbors, dealing with … [Read more...]
Special Needs Child Climbing In Faith
Stephanie, my wife, called to share a potentially scary story about Fayth, our daughter born with Down syndrome. Special Needs Child Like To Scare “Hey, you won’t believe what Fayth just did.” Not the first line I typically like to hear from Stephanie. “Do I need to step out of the room? Is she okay…” “Oh yeah, she’s fine. But it could have been bad.” She interjected quickly. “What did … [Read more...]