Forgetful and Fruitful
When I was growing up, I was fascinated by the colorful twists and turns of Joseph’s story. And through decades of quadriplegia, it has remained one of my...
15
Oct
14
Oct
Memories for the Future
I love a good memory, especially as I celebrate another birthday tomorrow. It seems the older I get, the more I enjoy reflecting on sweet moments from my...
13
Oct
Advice for Ministry Leaders on Listening Well to People with Disabilities
Communication is a two-way street. But communication, ironically, requires more of the listener than the speaker. Poor speaking can be overcome by good...
13
Oct
My Ballast
With another big birthday just a few days away, I’m proving those doctors wrong who said years ago, “She’ll never make it into her 70s!” Well, here I am...
13
Oct
It’s Disability Employment Month
Losses? Where do we begin? A higher percentage of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have lost their lives in the COVID-19...
12
Oct
Growing in God’s Grace
I’m a stickler when it comes to measuring things, whether it’s a photo collage on a wall or measuring ingredients for a yummy recipe. And when my birthday...
12
Oct
A Time for Nick’s Family to Rest and Reconnect
Oren and Ginger adopted their son Nick in 2019. Nick lives with a neurological disorder called Sturge-Weber syndrome as well as a seizure disorder and...
12
Oct
Walking Her Home: Learning to Say “Your Will, Not Mine”
Cami Lundt didn’t see it coming… news that would change her and her family forever. The baby she carried, doctors said, was “incompatible with life”…
11
Oct
This Father-and-Son Duo Found a New Level of Joy and Belonging at Family Retreat
Jim and his adult son Ian have been part of the world of disability and part of the deaf community for many years. From the time Ian was young, he has...
11
Oct
Grace for Regrets
I've been doing a lot of reflecting during this week leading up to my birthday. Another year is about to pass under the tires of my wheelchair, and I could...
