After Lindsey and her husband ended their relationship, John and I worried our thirty-five-year-old daughter with developmental delays might not bounce back into a solitary…
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Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
When Love Ends For A Couple With Special Needs
Two fall seasons ago, in our backyard, my husband walked our special girl down a grassy aisle. The bride beamed. So did the groom. And…
Merry Christmas Advice From Lindsey
Lindsey has a little advice on how to have the merriest Christmas ever: “Christmas is the time to be caring and thoughtful, fun, nice, and…
A Daughter With Special Needs Sure Loves To Give
Nothing makes my daughter’s grin widen more than doing something nice for somebody else. And although her budget is small, her heart is huge. Lindsey…
Special Needs: Emotional Support Animals Are Important
“I wanted one calico cat.” Lindsey picked up Cuddles and showed me one of the two adorable, healthy kittens she adopted five years ago. (Cute…
Special Couple Says, “I’d Marry You All Over Again”
Back in June, my cousin and his wife celebrated a milestone anniversary. “I would marry you today all over again,” Lori recited the first line…
Blog, Life Stories, Special Needs
Advocate or Obstacle: A Mother Questions Her Role In Raising Daughter With Special Needs
Sometimes I wonder if, instead of being an advocate for my daughter, I’m a huge obstacle. But how can that be? I want what most…
Ten Things of Thankful – July 27, 2014
It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in Ten Things of Thankful. And I’ve missed you all. Every week I think: I’ll do a list this…