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Just As I Am

October 23, 2017 by Jolene Philo

I was not a fan of Billy Graham as a child. My dislike had nothing to do with him or his message. Rather, it had everything to do with the disruption his televised crusades brought to our family's TV viewing schedule. Mom, a school teacher who wanted her kids to be active readers and not passive consumers, controlled how much television we watched at our house. However, she granted Dad control of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jolene Philo, Joy Tagged With: acceptance, Bill Graham, unconditional love

God Bless the “Good-Finders”!

October 15, 2013 by Barbara Dittrich 2 Comments

It began for me very early in my special needs journey.  Accusations flowed freely from the mouth of someone close to me, scolding that I was over-treating my baby's severe bleeding disorder.  Still new at being a "warrior mom", I felt small, ashamed, foolish, doubting myself. The degrading embarrassment didn't end with just one child.  I can remember so many years where neighbors made snide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barbara Dittrich, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Scripture, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Encouragement, potential, seeing our children through God's eyes, support, unconditional love

Choosing Love

January 17, 2013 by Ellen Stumbo 26 Comments

Choosing love

I held a precious baby girl in my arms. So perfect. So soft. My heart pumped love through my veins. A fierce, passionate love that would conquer the world for the baby that slept in my arms. Finally, I thought to myself, I understand God’s unconditional love for me, for there is nothing this child can or cannot do to make stop loving her. However, it was the birth of my second daughter that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Down Syndrome, Ellen Stumbo, Love Tagged With: Down syndrome, Ellen Stumbo, love, special needs, unconditional love

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