by Annie Beth | Oct 7, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
Recently my son was stung on the arm by a wasp. He had been stung by a wasp before, so there was no expectation that he would have anything but a typical sting reaction. We were on vacation, so I treated the skin’s surface, and gave him some Motrin, but did not...
by Guest | Oct 5, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
October is Spina Bifida awareness month! Spina Bifida is a congenital defect of the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs, and sometimes mental...
by Hugh | Sep 29, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24) The ability to make friends is one of the most important skills for those with special needs and for their families. But to do this, we had better...
by Caroline | Sep 14, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
My husband and I have begun to notice a funny little pattern that seems to keep happening. He receives a gift from someone, usually a t-shirt or sweater to be more specific, and the giver, though usually very careful in the style and pattern and colour choice, chooses...
by Annie Beth | Sep 2, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
If you have a child with feeding issues, failure to thrive, or just poor muscle mass/weight gain, you know the agony of trying to add a few pounds. Most pediatricians recommend supplement drinks such as Pediasure, Ensure, or Boost, to keep children from dropping too...
by Caroline | Aug 26, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
A few months ago, one of my email accounts was hacked. Sigh. It was a really old account — one that I hadn’t checked in ages for which I only give out the address when I expect to be receiving lots of spam. In the middle of the afternoon, I received an...
