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...
by Elaine | Aug 22, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
I knew it would happen one day. My son has Transformers. My brother played with them and now Ethan plays with them. I didn’t understand them then and I don’t get them now. I tried to warn him. When you open the package, don’t move anything....
by Hugh | Aug 19, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
How do you celebrate the birthday of a child with significant disabilities? This turns out to be a problem for many families. Birthdays are important events in many cultures. They mark significant milestones in the life of children and can be major social events. But...
by Caroline | Aug 18, 2011 | Local Ministry Updates
If you’re in the Charlotte area (or would like to travel) Signposts Ministries is hosting a free workshop on Accessibility on Saturday, October 22nd from 2 to 4 pm. You are warmly invited to come for an informal afternoon of information on accessible home...
by Annie Beth | Aug 2, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
At first I thought our daughter, Anna, was eating ice because she was hot and bored. In North Carolina, we put ice in our drinks, and there can be a natural progression from using the ice to cool your drink, to eating the pieces that were left behind after you finish...
by Annie Beth | Jul 29, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
So if you’re from The South, you’ve probably heard these words before: “You Ain’t My Momma!” Please imagine this being said with attitude. There might be a flip of the hair, a swivel of the head, or a snap of the fingers. I have quite a...
