Jul 22, 2019
I like to feel rested. My most satisfying days end with projects checked off my list and at least 7 hours of sleep. (And, hopefully, those are consecutive, uninterrupted hours.) But most days come and go with a lot of caregiving, emails with our daughter’s case... Jun 8, 2017
A common concern among caregivers, especially parents of children who have disabilities, is what will happen to our children if they outlive us. And as middle age comes, depending on the degree of toll in caregiving and other life circumstances, we caregivers tend to... Jun 1, 2017
A few months ago, I posted this statement on Facebook: “I don’t believe it can be overstated how stressful and wearying it is being the parent of someone with significant developmental and medical needs. There is also unspeakable joy. But make no mistake...Dec 8, 2016
Families impacted by disability often feel isolated. And church must be the place where they belong, where they are encouraged, where they find hope and healing.There are a growing number of churches that are being intentional about caring for and fully engaging...Nov 28, 2016
Loving and praying for each other is not optional and scripture doesn’t leave room for anything but whole-hearted engagement with people who are suffering. True, it can be overwhelming, scary and messy learning to engage in the lives of others when their needs...Nov 23, 2016
1. Nobody is immune to trouble but we have hope. Jesus said “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT)We can rejoice, too,...