God’s Deep Love and Detailed Care for Special Needs Families
Even before they met, God planted seeds in Molly and Justin’s hearts—a desire to adopt a child with a disability. This deep-rooted calling grew over years...
16
Jun
16
Mar
Emily’s Sparkling Comeback at Family Retreat: A Powerful Week of Belonging
When Emily Hammond arrived for her 9th Joni and Friends® Family Retreat, she brought her signature sparkle to get the party started. In her sequined vest...
15
Mar
Rest, Support, and Hope: A Powerful Family Retreat Story
This past summer at Family Retreat hosted by our Northwest team, God gave Trish a vivid picture of His faithfulness. While stepping onto the extreme swing...
11
Mar
A Place to Belong: One Family’s Search for Community
When Raelene and Dan talk about life with Simon, “Our gentle giant,” love flows through their words—a harmony unifying the complexity of their life...
3
Mar
Joy Beyond Words: Sophia’s Family Story of Faith and Love
Special needs parents Oksana and Sergey Anuchin know what it means to find their strength in Christ. Sophia, their third daughter, is twenty-one...
3
Oct
When Faith Faces the Impossible: One Family’s Fierce Love and Unshakable Hope
Jon and Lauren sat in the parking garage coming to terms with the news before heading home. Their appointment for a routine 20-week ultrasound...
19
Dec
God’s Love and Hope for Families with Disabilities
I am so ready to celebrate our Savior’s birth with you, and I’m praying a fresh level of joy will fill our hearts and homes...
14
Sep
Your Best Unfolds When You’re Loved and Celebrated.
If you caught a glimpse of Trevor, who lives with Down syndrome, at a Joni and Friends Family Retreat, you would see it right away: within the Joni...
7
Sep
Joni and Friends Family Retreat Welcomes Everyone with Love
Meet Beckey and her husband, Nathan, who drive nine hours to get to Family Retreat. That’s how important this weeklong slice of heaven is to them...
5
Sep
At Family Retreat, Special Needs Families are Accepted and Celebrated
Roger and Merry have nine children. Their youngest, Colleen, is 18 years old and has Down syndrome. Merry shared what it was like to have disability...