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
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...
9
Oct
Families Living with Disability Invited into The Church
All too often, families living with disability struggle to build friendships at church and don’t feel like they can get involved in worship. Many families...
19
Sep
Families Living with Disability Find the Love of Christ Through Joni and Friends
Matt and Marie are the proud parents of five sons: Luke (19), Kyle (17), Cole (15), Jace (9), and Blake (1). Kyle and Jace both have Down syndrome, but very...
18
Sep
Jodi and Her Family Love the Joy and Friendship They Experience at Family Retreat
When Jodi was eleven years old, she was severely injured in a car accident. After being cut out of the car and airlifted to the hospital, the flight nurse...
11
Sep
God Calls His People to Love the Vulnerable, Defend the Weak, and Bring Those the World Forgets into His House
David and Julia heard questions like these all the way home from their first Family Retreat. Their three daughters, including seven-year-old Jessica who...
8
Sep
The Gospel Lived Out at Family Retreat
The responsibilities of caring for a child with a disability never end. Often, these moms and dads feel there is simply no relief in sight… they are at an…
5
Sep
Joni and Friends Celebrates People with Disabilities and their Families
Glen and Emily know the joys and challenges that come with raising children with disabilities. Part of the Joni and Friends community for many years, they...
4
Sep
Embracing Hope: A Journey of Love and Resilience
Hope lives with Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes delayed development, problems with speech and balance, intellectual disability...
14
Aug
Rediscovering God’s Goodness at Joni and Friends Retreats & Getaways
At twenty-five years old, Maribeth had big plans for her life: graduate from nursing school, work off school debt, have a healthy baby, and enjoy a “normal...
