Faith, Hope and Special Needs

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  • Jesus In Their Lives

    Spiritual Needs of our Children Have you ever thought about your child’s spiritual needs? It’s easy to see the mental or physical impediments and think that our kiddos wouldn’t understand the Bible or the truths found therein. While this may be true, it doesn’t mean they don’t need God in their lives. John 3:16, a… Read more

  • friendships

    Making friends doesn’t come easy for individuals with special-needs. Many times, it is impossible without help from others. As a mother, my desire is for Elizabeth to live a rich life, full of wonderful experiences and friendship. You may not know this, but she is completely non-verbal and this is a huge obstacle when trying… Read more

  • 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

  • A Christmas To Remember

    I love the saying, “Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful”. I couldn’t agree with this more! Outsiders looking in may think we are a strange little family. I understand why. Our daily MO is far from “normal” but our home runs like a well-oiled bike. We trek down the path of life… Read more

  • When Autism Snuck In

    Friends, this is so true! When possible, early intervention is key! When Elizabeth was first diagnosed with autism, I didn’t want to believe it or accept it. She was the same baby girl I had always known and loved. I had done some reading on the topic and could see some signs that were obvious,… Read more

  • The Tecate Road

    Little did I know that my experience at this school was preparing me for my future! Read more