A Mother’s Perspective on Caring for a Child with Autism
“Don’t feel pressured to learn everything about autism. Just get to know the one person God brings into your life. Find out what works for them…just like you would in ...
16
Apr
9
Apr
Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs
For a number of years, Liz Babbitt had worked in special needs ministry providing training for churches and supporting families impacted by disability. But when Liz’s grandson was diagnosed with ...
10
Oct
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, ...
3
Sep
A Lifeline For The Weary
When Tiffany, a single mom, and her daughter, Macie, (who has cerebral palsy) came to their first Family Retreat, they wondered if they’d fit in. Macie...
19
Jun
Helping Siblings Thrive
It's a very special week here at Joni and Friends... we're celebrating the typical siblings in families impacted by disability! Typical siblings play a special role in the family dynamic. ...
1
Jun
The Joy I Found in Serving
When I was 12 years old, our good friend, Steve Pyne, invited my mother and I to serve at Family Retreat at Camp Allen. We didn’t know what to expect, but...
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 – ...
