This Family Found Powerful Encouragement at Family Retreat
Andrea grew up knowing about Joni Eareckson Tada. But disability always seemed like something distant, not something she knew firsthand. Nick and Andrea…
7
Aug
17
Jul
Alora is More Committed Than Ever to Make a Difference in the World of Disability
It was the moment ten-year-old Alora had waited for: welcoming families to Family Retreat, and her joy overflowed. Volunteers young and old lined...
14
Jul
Evan’s Family Found Rest and Joy At Family Retreat
“We were so lonely, I was broken, feeling unwanted, unseen, head hung low with no one to share with, no one who got us, no one like us,” said Nancy. ...
5
Jul
The Love of Christ Shines at Joni and Friends Family Retreat
Before Andrea arrived at Family Retreat, she and her family felt isolated. She is a single mom to 10-year-old Victoria, 7-year old Viviana, and 11-year-old...
28
Jun
Jim Made a Difference by Serving People with Disabilities
“Share Jesus!” That’s Jim’s motto. Jim, a longtime Joni and Friends volunteer, celebrated his 85th birthday in El Salvador on a Wheels for the World outreach.
16
Jun
Re-Entering Life with Hope at Joni and Friends Family Retreat
In ancient times sailors navigated their ships by the sun and stars. So when the heavens darkened, they easily lost their way. In today’s world we don’t rely...
14
Jun
Every Member of the Family Felt the Love and Hope of Christ at Family Retreat
Let Elizabeth tell you a little bit about Joni and Friends Family Retreat… “Joni and Friends Family Retreat was like a blast of sunshine and love for the boys and ...
12
Jun
Family Retreat Replaces Fear with Freedom for Special Needs Families
Disability caught parents Quinn and Mariah by surprise. Their son, Malakai (now 9) had his first grand mal seizure as a baby. At 4 months old Malakai was...
2
Jun
“Joni and Friends is an Injection of Faith, Hope, and Power!”
“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Don, his wife, Yolo, and their three children find faith, hope, and love ...
24
Apr
The Refreshing Love and Joy of Jesus Found at Family Retreat
Families living with disability desperately need a place where they can breathe in God’s renewing presence. They need opportunities to connect with others...
