Feb 4, 2014 | Devotionals, Don't Diss Disability (DissAbility), Grief & Loss, Humor, Uncategorized, Why me? Why my child? |
Confession: I’m not much of a football person. I just can’t wrap my brain around all the rules. I’m not a rules person. As they say in the Pirates of the Caribbean, “Rules? They’re more like guidelines, anyways…” Most of the time, I’m like this, But I... 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”... Nov 19, 2013 | Don't Diss Disability (DissAbility), Inclusion, Loser Mommy Moments, Uncategorized |
In the last nine years post diagnosis, our family has made three significant moves to new school districts or cities. Each move was driven primarily by Jeremy’s schooling needs. In this regard, perhaps we’re no different from many modern... Nov 12, 2013 | Don't Diss Disability (DissAbility), Humor, Letting go, letting God, Uncategorized |
There are helicopter parents, then there are Special Needs parent stealth bombers. How this Asian Special Needs Tiger Mama Bear (I know. That’s a lot of mixed metaphors) nearly became a weapon of mass destruction and ravaged a playground when her cub... Sep 17, 2013 | Don't Diss Disability (DissAbility), Humor, Inclusion, Ministry and kidmin leaders, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized |
Inspired by this recent humorous post by Dale Hudson of Relevant Children’s Ministry, here are: 31 Flavors of Crazy: Things Said By No Special Needs Ministry Leader, Ever “Special Needs”? Whatev. Just throw him in.... Mar 15, 2013 | Don't Diss Disability (DissAbility), How to help, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
Ending The R-Word Let’s face it. Most typical kids think Special Ed kids are weird. I was once a kid, too, so I know how it is. I used to toss around The R-Word on the playground and locker room, just like everybody else. Then I grew up and had a kid...