by Jolene | Sep 27, 2021 | Self-Care and Stress, Spiritual Support
I Can’t Do This By Myself! He already knew how to tie his shoes when he held them on his lap. He was struggling to tie them when they were on his feet. My situation wasn’t all that different from his. I had used Blackboard to design the college class I was...
by Kristin Faith Evans | Aug 31, 2021 | Self-Care and Stress
Moving from Painful Comparison to Joyful Acceptance as Special Needs Parents Moving from painful comparison to joyful acceptance as special needs parents is healthy. Guest blogger Kristin Faith Evans, mom of 2 kids and a mental health therapist, offers her best advice...
by Jolene | Jun 28, 2021 | Encouragement, Self-Care and Stress
When Life Gets Really Crazy I Dream about our Vacation “When life gets really crazy, I dream about our vacation.” Those who know me well would surmise those were my words. I make such statements often. But in actuality they came from my husband Hiram, a calm man who...
by Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick | Jun 24, 2021 | Encouragement, Self-Care and Stress
Joyful Joyful celebrations were hard to come by for many during the pandemic. Though increasing health challenges and isolation affected Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick’s son, he not only found joy but also found ways to express it. My son has a new favorite song that he’s...
by Kimberly Drew | May 27, 2021 | Self-Care and Stress
Taking Time for Yourself TakIng time for yourself is a hard sell. As summer approaches, guest blogger Kimberly Drew is selling the idea to herself because she has no other choice. Check out the pep talk she gives herself daily as she comes to grips with her own health...
by Heather Johnson | May 11, 2021 | Encouragement, Self-Care and Stress
Making Every Day a Great Mother’s Day, Part 2 Making every day a great Mother’s Day is a priority for guest blogger and mom of 3 kids with special needs, Heather Johnson. In her previous post she shared the deep loss that led to her new perspective. Today, she’s here...
