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... Apr 22, 2014 | Letting go, letting God, siblings, Uncategorized |
In honor of Autism Awareness Month and National Sibling Day (April 10), today’s post celebrates the unique, complex and extraordinary bond between special needs “Sibs” and their differently-abled brothers and sisters. Do you wanna build a... May 21, 2013 | "How Can I Help?", Grief & Loss, How to help, Joni and Friends, Ministry and kidmin leaders, siblings, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized
Part IV in Sibling Panel Series In the first post, we shared our adult Sib Panel’s personal insights at growing up with a special needs sibling. Earnestly and honestly, they shared their struggles as well as blessings gained. In the second post, we highlighted... May 21, 2013 | "How Can I Help?", Grief & Loss, How to help, Joni and Friends, siblings, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized
Part III in the Four-Part Sibling Panel series In the first post, we shared our adult Sib Panel’s personal insights at growing up with a special needs sibling. Earnestly and honestly, they shared their struggles as well as blessings gained. In the second... May 6, 2013 | "How Can I Help?", Grief & Loss, Healing, How to help, Joni and Friends, siblings |
Part II of a Four-Part Series on Special Needs Siblings This picture was taken two summer ago when Justin was five. The boys were swimming at the pool. An older girl about ten began harassing Jeremy, who is sweet, passive, and non-verbal with autism. I was... May 1, 2013 | Grief & Loss, Parent Support, siblings, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized
Part I of a Four-Part Series on Special Needs Siblings In honor of April Autism Awareness Month and Sibling Appreciation Day on April 10 (yes, there is such a day!) our Special Adventure parent support group had the extraordinary blessing of hosting a Special...