Navigating the journey of raising children with special needs
About a week ago, I received an email from a reader seeking guidance as she and her husband needed to handle a delicate situation at their church. This couple has two children with special needs and is very involved in their church. With her permission, I am sharing her story.
Dear son, I am blessed to be your mom because you have taught me what life is truly about. I like to think I was a pretty decent person before you were born, but I know beyond any doubt that I am a better person since. You teach me how to
“Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending reckless love of God. Oh, it chases me down fights til I’m found leaves the ninety-nine.” These are lyrics from a worship song “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury we sang at Church this past weekend. The song references the parable told by Jesus in Luke chapter
Ladybug’s cerebral palsy has required numerous surgeries in her short 8 years of life. So many in fact that I’ve lost count. Yes, I know I should really know how many times she’s had surgery; but, when all the procedures start getting close to 20, you lose track. In two
Every special needs parent can use more encouragement in their life. Any special needs parent will tell you that we love our children more than anything. Everything we do is out of love. Every sacrifice, therapy appointment, IEP meeting, Dr. appointment, surgery, and trip to the pharmacy is done to