When Caregiving Sparks Stress Instead of Joy, What Can You Do?

When Caregiving Sparks Stress Instead of Joy, What Can You Do?

When caregiving sparks stress instead of joy, what can you do about it? That’s a question I began mulling over since I posted a survey on my website about stress and compassion fatigue in caregivers way back in 2019. Within 2 days, the survey had been completed...
Extraordinary Service

Extraordinary Service

It was 6:30 pm on a Saturday night and we weren’t dressed for it. We’d been browsing garden stores for the afternoon and ordering Larry’s new grill for Father’s Day. After two weeks isolated at home with Covid-19, Larry, Carly and I were...
Life Is in the Details When Special Needs Parenting

Life Is in the Details When Special Needs Parenting

There are just so many details to navigate. Visions of summer vacations are starting to creep into my head. It may only be April, but I am anxious for some breaks and really looking forward to connection opportunities with family. Planning and preparing for vacations...
Finding Open Doors and Hearts

Finding Open Doors and Hearts

My beloved shoe repair shop is gone. Carly and I headed over there the other day because I was hoping to get a favorite leather purse fixed. I knew our local cobbler would be perfect for the job. He would have all the necessary tools, along with a willing and flexible...
Spring Challenges Remind Us of Good News

Spring Challenges Remind Us of Good News

Was I the only one stunned to realize it is already Daily Savings Time? Clocks springing forward, weather changes, and seasonal paperwork updates (IEPs, guardianship renewals, medical record reviews, annual budget writing for government benefits, etc.) are things that...
Disability Take Us Deeper

Disability Take Us Deeper

Spirit lead me where my trust is without bordersLet me walk upon the watersWherever You would call meTake me deeper than my feet could ever wanderAnd my faith will be made strongerIn the presence of my Savior— from Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) © Hillsong Music...