The Girl in the Pink Coat
Even in the midst of the struggles we face in the West, specifically those to do with disability and medical challenges, we still have so much to be thankful for. I hope these thoughts will be an encouragement to you -- inspiring thankfulness for where you are, and...
The Fingerprint
It's funny to me how a small moment in your life can change it so completely. The interesting part is that I cant even remember the day or month that it happened. But it happened and today I am a different person because of it. It was a Sunday morning and I was...
Jesus Wasn’t At Our House This Christmas
Jesus wasn't at our house this Christmas. *** Baby Jesus the figurine, that is. *** I have to admit I was rather disappointed. I've never forgone the manger scene before. It's one of those things that I feel like I need to have out, to be able to celebrate...
Don’t Marry Your God OR Divorce Rate Among Special Needs Families
We've heard the statistics. Divorce rates among families with special needs or acute health problems soar to between 80 and 90 percent, depending on the diagnosis. Keeping in mind that the average divorce rate is 50 percent anyway, this is still pretty shocking. ...
Top Ten- What To Take To The Hospital
It seems like every time I flip through a parenting magazine, I see some kind of "Top Ten" list for expectant mothers. Most of them addressing what to bring to the hospital for the birth of your child. Socks, chapstick, snacks, cute baby clothes... you get the idea....
MACE/Mitrofanoff Posts
I will be journaling our experience with the MACE/Mitrofanoff procedure over on the Lifestyle Accelerator site. People with spina bifida or spinal cord injury often have these two procedures to help with continence. If you are considering surgery, come see what our...
As Long as It’s Healthy!
I have several friends who are pregnant right now. I remember being pregnant. It was both enjoyable and loathsome at the same time. But then again, I had terrible morning (all day) sickness. That was actually the only loathsome part. Overall, it was pretty fun. ...
Are You in Prison?
In Acts chapter 16, we find Paul in a pretty typical circumstance. Paul serves God, people get mad, people throw Paul in prison. Amazingly, Paul never bemoans the fact that God has allowed him to be put in prison. There's no, "God, how could this happen to me? ...
Just Believe
In the gospels of Mark and Luke, we find the story of Jairus. Jairus was a ruler of the synagogue- what we would consider a "church leader" today. Jairus had a daughter who was sick "to the point of death". He was truly at the end of his resources. ... We see that...
Facing the Unknown- or How Does it Look From the Front?
This article is my first draft of an article that will be appearing in our adoption agency's newsletter. I wanted to share this with you, whether your child is biological or was adopted. It is a good message for all kinds families that have come together in all...