Feb 4, 2015 | Advocacy & Awareness, Inclusion, No, You're Not The Only One..., Parent Support, siblings, Uncategorized |
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” ― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Many of us hold dual citizenship: Card-carrying creds from the world of Special Needs... Jan 21, 2015 | "How Can I Help?", Advocacy & Awareness, Dads, Grief & Loss, How to help, Humor, Recent Diagnosis, Uncategorized |
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... Mar 3, 2014 | "How Can I Help?", Advocacy & Awareness, How to help, Inclusion, Joni and Friends, Ministry and kidmin leaders, Parent Support, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized |
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... Feb 25, 2014 | "How Can I Help?", Advocacy & Awareness, How to help, Inclusion, Joni and Friends, Ministry and kidmin leaders, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized
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... Feb 11, 2014 | Advocacy & Awareness, Grief & Loss, Healing, Parent Support, Recent Diagnosis, Uncategorized, Why me? Why my child? |
“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... Nov 26, 2013 | Advocacy & Awareness, Don't Diss Disability (DissAbility), Uncategorized
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”...