Life-Changing Is the Best Way to Describe Family Retreat
Bryan and Jennifer have two sons, Gunnar and Roa, who lives with significant disabilities. When Roa was little, his family heard about Joni and Friends...
16
Jul
12
Jul
It’s The People and Community That Make Family Retreat So Special
Kylie, a vivacious young woman with spina bifida, loves being part of the Joni and Friends community. She especially enjoys Family Retreat, and has attended...
11
Jul
Finding Hope and Purpose in Life with Disability
Looking back on nearly 40 years of marriage, Earle and Betty have seen God work in their family in powerful ways. For decades, Joni and Friends has supported...
17
Jun
The Love and Joy Found in the Family of God Has Eternal Value
For parents Wendy and Earl, and their daughters, 22-year-old Bailey and 19-year-old Dara, living with disability as a family sometimes saps their strength...
12
Jun
Ja’s Presence Brings Great Joy to His Family
From a very young age, both Steven and Erin felt called to adopt a child one day. After they fell in love, and realized they had a likeminded calling, it was...
11
Jun
How a Special Needs Family Found Community and Hope
There is no denying the importance of community. But for families living with disability, who often need the most support, welcoming community can be hard to...
4
Jun
This Family Experienced God’s Love and Joy at Retreat
Muriel, a retired nurse and mother of four grown children, was born and raised in Chicago. Before the birth of her third child, Tyrone, who is now 29, Muriel...
1
Jun
Sharing Hope in the Midst of Life with Disability
Twenty-eight-year-old Da Wen lives in Chicago with his mom Li Ping, and his dad Rin Xin. Da Wen has cerebral palsy, and loves connecting with others and...
31
May
Joni and Friends Shows Special Needs Families They’re Not Alone
Greg and Angelina have been part of Joni and Friends since 2017. They have five children: Joanna, Mariya, Josiah, Moses, and Gracie. Originally from Ukraine...
29
Apr
Disability Ministry Makes Life in The Body More Complete
For years Pastor Ben McCardell can remember being intimidated by what to say or do around someone living with a disability. But now just one year after...
