How to Support Parents of Autistic Children
My friend Krista was in Burger King with her two sons. One son, Benjamin, has autism and was having a difficult...
How to Support Parents of Autistic Children
Developmentally Challenged
A God Nudge Story by Sara
A God Nudge Story by Sara
I most certainly felt a God Nudge last night. It was opening night of Vacation Bible School. I was an “extra”...
Lament For Parents Of Children With Handicaps
Lament For Parents Of Children With Handicaps
Oh, my Lord, what now? How can we take care of her? Of him? What of the other children? Of us? My tears are like...
A Commotion at the Check-Out-Lane
A Commotion at the Check-Out-Lane
Recently I was in Walgreen's and as I approached the checkout counter, there was a mother struggling with a boy. ...
What do you say to a friend who has a baby with a disability?
What do you say to a friend who has a baby with a disability?
My first response is the old adage which says, "actions speak louder than words." Of paramount importance is that your friend feels your love and support. Hold the baby.
*As one mother said, "Hold our baby. Holding the baby says, "This handicap is not a barrier. I accept this special little person." You can even say this out loud to the baby and to the parent(s), "This handicap is not a barrier. I accept this special little person. I want to be a part of this baby's life."
They Like Me
They Like Me
Camp Sunshine offers people ages 12 to 50 years old with developmental disabilities the opportunity to attend summer camp in a safe, caring and inclusive environment. There is a joyful spirit about Camp Sunshine that is transformative for every person who attends – whether you’re a camper, counselor or volunteer. The camp has an atmosphere that honors all people with total acceptance and unconditional love.
A Mother’s Story of Autism – For A Moment…
A Mother’s Story of Autism – For A Moment…
I’d like you to imagine that you are different than you are. Perhaps quite different. Imagine that when you want to tell me something you cannot get the words to come out. Maybe you have something important to tell me, like you are hurting, and you cannot find words to tell me, or you cannot speak the words in a way that I can understand. Perhaps because you are different, someone has been unkind to you, and you need me to know this…you need me to understand how this felt to you. You need me to love you…to reassure you that you are loved, and understood.
Win-Win Situation
Win-Win Situation
I love the following true story written by Janet Clark from Hunnington, Indiana. It truly is a story of the family of God taking care of the care-giver and the care-receiver.
Janet says, I noticed that my friend Agnes was sounding and looking increasingly heavy-hearted about her husband's lack of social life since he became wheelchair-dependent. It finally occurred to me to just help his friends do what they probably wanted to do but didn't know how to get started.
