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You (Not What You Do as a Parent) Are a Gift to Your Child

September 15, 2017 by Karen Crum

The week after my child was diagnosed with autism, I held it together for a few days and then sobbed uncontrollably while speaking to my friend/psychologist over the phone.  I stood in the bathroom where I went to talk alone and gazed at my swollen eyes and red face in the mirror.  I was in a panic because my child was three and had missed out on some intensive early intervention as her diagnoses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Living Life Daily Tagged With: being a present parent, Encouragement, encouragement for special needs, gifts of parenting, mindful parenting, self-care

I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!

September 16, 2016 by Jeff Davidson Leave a Comment

“Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” I used to roll my eyes every time that commercial came on the television. My friends and I made it into a joke, working the reference into our conversations. Then last Thursday afternoon occurred. I am recovering from extensive surgery on both my feet. I’ve spent the last several months in a wheelchair with casts on my legs. I have been astonished … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jeff Davidson Tagged With: encouragement for special needs, Special Needs Children, special needs parenting

Thanks to the Professionals Who Bless Our Special Needs Life

September 5, 2016 by Karen Crum Leave a Comment

Today I appreciate professionals who give great care, good advice, and are wise enough to consider what it’s like to be a struggling child and a parent of that child.  In contrast to my last post about professionals who add stress, here are some very thankful shout-outs to those who made our lives easier: To read the rest, click over to Key Ministry for Families ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hidden Disabilities, Karen Crum, Living Life Daily Tagged With: Encouragement, encouragement for special needs, giving thanks, helpful professionals for special needs families, special needs parenting

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