As you may know, one of our children has some special needs. The boy has especially struggled since the onset of adolescence and all of the hormones and social pressures and (his own) expectations about how life should go. Being 15 is hard enough, but having emotional deficits and internal challenges makes it even more […]
Category: Special Needs
Special Needs Child? Share Your Experiences (Part 1)
I’ve shared in some detail the challenges we’ve faced over the years raising a special needs child – and the joys, as well. It is a roller coaster at times, and we’ve tried to maintain a reliance on God for all of it. We’ve also recognized the unique ways God has wired our son and […]
God Is In The Matter
REQUEST: Before you read any further would you please take a minute and consider a donation to a GoFundMe campaign started by a family friend on behalf of a pretty significant need we’re experiencing? Click here for details, thanks. And with that, now on to the post… About prayer and to whom we pray. I’ve been […]
Marathon Support
I’ve run a few marathons. Okay, only a couple, although I DID run up Pikes Peak once, which was like a marathon in how long it took, even though it was only half as long. Regardless of how many, I HAVE finished the races I started. I did not give up! Even though I had […]
A Little Help From My Friends
Just like one of my favorite Beatles songs, I’m getting by with a little help from my friends (although I do not get high with their help, despite living in Colorado!). While that has always been true, while my community has always been strong and supportive, there’s a reason it is especially so right now. […]