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...
by Annie Beth | May 26, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
I have learned a great deal about disabilities from the story of Mephibosheth in II Samuel in the Old Testament. Mehphibosheth is the son of King David’s friend Jonathan and grandson of King David’s enemy Saul. He has a disability; he is mobility-impaired,...
by Annie Beth | May 18, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
My son, Caedmon, was born with clubfeet. They were severe, though not the most twisted that clubfeet can be. He has had surgery to try to correct it. It didn’t work, really, not nearly like it has for other kids I’ve met and read about. He recently went through...
by Annie Beth | May 12, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will...
by Annie Beth | May 8, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
This is just a quick note to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to all you moms out there that have children with special health needs. I don’t have anything profound to say, so I’m just going to tell you a story. Anna had surgery...