God Weaves Stories of Love and Joy at Family Retreat
Ellie’s heart races as the first van pulls up to Family Retreat. It’s Ellie’s first time volunteering with Joni and Friends and she’s been paired...
14
Mar
11
Mar
New Church, New Friends: A Family’s Journey to Belonging
You’re in the sanctuary as the service begins. There’s a family beside you that you might not even notice, but look closer… Sitting between his parents...
31
Jan
Creating a Community of Care for Families with Special Needs
Daniel and Sarah have three children: Sam (13), Abby (11), and Ellie (3). When Ellie was born, she struggled with breathing and airway issues...
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...
12
Mar
God Renews Hope Through Wheels for the World
The first thing our Knoxville Wheels for the World™ team noticed about José (31) was his contagious smile; he also lives with cerebral palsy and is non...
23
Jan
Special Needs Families Find Belonging at Family Retreat in Tennessee
When Niki and Jason brought their four-year-old daughter Annabelle to Family Retreat, they did not know what to expect. They did, however, need rest...
26
Oct
Family Retreat “Changed us from the inside out!”
Families living with disability face spiritual, emotional, and financial challenges every day. For single parents like Janet, the demands of disability can be...
19
Aug
God’s Faithfulness Shines Through Wheels for the World in Guatemala
Twelve-year-old Wilmer from Guatemala doesn’t have use of his legs. His father abandoned the family when Wilmer was a baby. Years later, when Wilmer’s mother...
30
Mar
Susannah’s First Steps Made Possible by Wheels for the World
When Susannah was born with Down syndrome, doctors told her parents, “You have a special child, and there is nothing we can do for her.” For six years…
24
Jan
Marriage Getaway Provides Rich Community for Couples Living With Disability
Amid the rolling hills of East Tennessee, there’s a refuge. It’s a place where couples navigating the disability of a spouse or child can receive...
