Enjoying the Summer

Enjoying the Summer

As far as I can tell, there is only one disability that prevents someone from enjoying summer– the disability of being so wrapped-up in yourself that you forget to relax. Being able to get outdoors and enjoy nature, to enjoy spending time with other people, to...
Responses

Responses

To any readers who may be out there: I start with the assumption that being free from disabilities is good. Heaven is going to be a disability-free zone, and I will rejoice with everyone who has the opportunity to overcome disabilities in this life. However, the...
Being Happy!

Being Happy!

Peter, my son who has autism, has taught me a lot about being happy. He is happy almost all the time. He is happy when he goes to the store. He is up and dancing whenever there’s any music. He laughs at almost everything. He simply feels good and enjoys himself....
Where Does the Time Go?

Where Does the Time Go?

It seems like parents dealing with disabilities always have too little time. In addition to the normal demands of life concerning job, home, and family, parents are given additional responsibilities for appointments, therapies, arranging and providing care. On the...