20 Things I Know Now, That I Wish I Knew Then (The Special Needs Parent-Ninja Arts)
From time to time I get asked, “Do you have any advice for a Special Needs Parent?” It’s usually from someone freshly reeling from their child’s diagnosis, or a friend who wants to be supportive. BLESS THEM. To which I say (or...How Special Needs Ministry Benefits Volunteers & Churches | Meet Mr. Nick
In last week’s post, I shared about how Special Needs Ministries are needed to reach the 90% of special needs families who do not attend church. Most simply can’t. I also shared a few practical ways that extended –and spiritual– family can...How To Support Special Needs Families & Ministries | BASS Conference 2014
This is my family. Over the last ten, post-diagnosis years, these fine folks have looked for excuses to line our pockets, knowing full well we have gaping holes in them. My parents have provided us with uncountable financial support, particularly during our...What Now? Overwhelmed & Underqualified | When Life’s Got You Hiding in an Upper Room
“Who me? A Special Needs Parent? I can’t do this! I’m not qualified.” Growing up, I was afraid of those handicapped kids, tucked away in the portables at the rear of campus. I probably even used The R Word. Even as an adult, I avoided making eye...Why I Don’t Mind Being a Dis-Abled Family in a Hyper-Abled World: Part 2
Today’s post: A continuation from Part One, “Why I Don’t Mind Being a Dis-Abled Family in a Hyper-Abled World.” The Snack Shack A few weeks after we moved in, Justin set up a Snack Shack in the garage to “sell”...
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God Understands Hard, Thankless Parenting
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Mother’s Day is difficult for many. But Scripture portrays a Father who knows our plight.The impact of parental burnout
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What psychological research suggests about how to recognize and overcome it.6 Truths for Any Special Needs Parent - Parent Cue
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What we grieve is the loss of expectations—the death of our unspoken dreams. We can give ourselves permission to grieve, because God does.