Faith in the Journey, Special Needs Parenting

When the Future is Unclear

  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:6-7. ESV Sometimes life imposes afflictions that we cannot control. Seizures. … Continue reading When the Future is Unclear

Faith in the Journey, Special Needs Parenting

What Will Your Story Tell This Year?

I don't know about you, but sometimes when the new year rolls around,  I feel excitement and dread.  I can't help but ponder what the upcoming year has in store. .  Will it provide a smooth sailing year without surgeries for my son, or will it be a year of unrelenting struggles? Having a medically complex… Continue reading What Will Your Story Tell This Year?

Faith in the Journey, Special Needs Parenting

It Takes a Village in This Special Needs Journey… but God Rescues Even When We Don’t Realize it

  …..there are no coincidences….. The other day, I came across a picture of my first-born when he was about six months old, laying on his back on a standard size bed that we had in his room in addition to his crib.  He was holding a plush, Ty© brand puppy dog, and guess what… Continue reading It Takes a Village in This Special Needs Journey… but God Rescues Even When We Don’t Realize it

Faith in the Journey, Special Needs Parenting

God Bless the Grandparents

...Beloved are the grandparents of children with diagnoses, medical complexities, and special needs.  ...Beloved are the grandparents who pray for their grandchildren and children.  ...Beloved are the grandparents who have to see their grandchildren and children suffer.  ...Beloved are the grandparents who show unconditional love and devotion.   Dear Grandparents of a child with a diagnosis,… Continue reading God Bless the Grandparents

Faith in the Journey, Special Needs Parenting

Turning Our Children Over to God = Patience, and Most of All…Trust

....."I suddenly feel an enormous sense of urgency.  Another school year is beginning, and my boys are getting older which means my time with them is now limited.  The countdown is beginning.  Have I taught them right?  Have I skipped over something because I procrastinated, assuming I would always have time?" ....    I absolutely love seeing… Continue reading Turning Our Children Over to God = Patience, and Most of All…Trust