Faith, Hope and Special Needs

Inspiration & Encouragement

SPECIAL NEEDS

  • Warning: Grocery Shopping

    Grocery shopping has always been a challenge for our family.  Let’s just say Elizabeth lacks in the proprioception and grace departments. Her tendency to stand smack in the middle of the isles isn’t usually received well by those who are making that “quick run” to the store. There have been times when she backs up… Read more

  • In the U.S., Halloween marks the beginning of back-to-back holidays accompanied by celebrations and parties. As you drive through neighborhoods you see decorations going up and temporary costume stores popping up everywhere. When our daughter started school, we debated on whether to dress her up or not, knowing that finding a costume she would tolerate… Read more

  • The “Providers”

    Oxygen, trachs, suction machines, catheters, g-tubes, extensions, syringes, chucks, diapers…. If you had to choose one, which could you do without? I bet your answer is, none. When you are parenting a child with special medical needs you know how important all these items are.  Because of this, you set reminders on your phone or… Read more

  • 9/11 – Elizabeth Comes Home

    As the world mourned for the many victims lost on 9/11 we grew excited with anticipation knowing our daughter was coming home on that very day Read more