My Baby Has Down Syndrome
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Crystal is talking with Nicole Pollastrini, a wonderful mama to three kids. When Nicole and her husband first decided to grow their family, ...
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Oct
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Oct
Why I Chose Life
" Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward." Psalm 127:3 When we travel to developing countries, it’s not uncommon to find entire ...
7
Oct
Mother and Son Shine for Jesus Through Service
Every morning when I wheel up the ramp at our Joni and Friends International Disability Center (IDC), I bypass my office and head for the volunteer area...
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Jun
I Want Her to Know
Growing up with a sibling who has a disability can be challenging, but it can also be a great blessing. Meet Gideon Amick who is now 15 years old...
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Apr
Meet the Sellers Family!
When Matt and Christy Sellers first met, they found that they each had a heart for adoption. When the time came to adopt, they chose to embrace and love...
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Apr
You’ve Strengthened Families with Jesus’ Love
Back in 2017 when Patricia, a single mom, brought her son, Nathan to our New Mexico Family Retreat at Lone Tree Ranch, they had no idea what to expect. Her...
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Mar
An Unexpected Diagnosis: Moving from Fear to Hope
When Shauna arrived at the doctor’s office for her four-month ultrasound, the question on her mind was what color to paint the nursery. But after an unexpected diagnosis ...
20
Mar
No Longer on the Island of Disability
God sets the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6). This looks different for each person, of course. For me, my husband, and our children… Well, we felt isolated and alone – ...
18
Mar
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
World Down Syndrome Day is fast approaching! Every March 21st people all over the planet celebrate World Down Syndrome Day – a global opportunity to raise awareness about Down syndrome ...
8
Oct
The Visible Power of God
When I look at my daughter, Sarah, I see beauty. I see strength. I see joy. Sarah, like all of us, has been made in the image of God. Being ...