Grace Today Blog

Sometimes it’s easy to dwell on the difficult things we face as parents of children with disabilities. As David’s special needs have increased over the years, especially as his Dystonia has developed, life has become more complicated. And although it’s easy to focus on the negative, by God’s grace, I try to choose to focus on the positive things daily. Here are some of the things I’m thankful about on a regular basis. Hopefully it will spark your own daily thankfulness list:

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When a suffering and contorted child or adult finds dramatic help from their Dystonia it is a chance to stand and shout it from the rooftop!

That is why it is with great pleasure and rejoicing that I share this story of DBS and Dystonia with you.  It is a story of a seemingly perfectly normal child whose life is turned upside-down when he begins to show signs of Dystonia at age 11. What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a neurological disorder which causes muscles to contract involuntarily, forcing affected … Continue Reading

I love finding Thanksgiving Poems! I found this one in my email inbox! It would certainly rank under true inspiring poems. I hope it blesses you and causes you to meditate on all that you have to be thankful but especially on the One in whom to give thanks!
A Thanksgiving Poem

Let us give thanks to God above,

Thanks for expressions of His love,

Seen in the book of nature, grand

Taught by His love on every hand.

Let us be thankful in our hearts,

Thankful for all … Continue Reading

Do you break out into a sweat just thinking about the upcoming Holidays with your special needs child? Do you cringe at the thought of awkward moments you are sure to have? How will others react or respond? Will we be able to have an enjoyable and meaningful time? These are some of the thoughts I have and you may have them too. Handling A Holiday with a child with special needs has it’s own unique challenges. … Continue Reading

No matter what challenges we may face as parents of special needs children or with a personal disability, there is only one sure way to come through with victory and hope. In Christ Alone, My Hope Is Found, performed by Adam Young of Owl City is an inspiring music video that will lift you up and help to get your focus back to the sure foundation. Watch, listen, reflect and be inspired!

The Law of Attraction and the attitude of gratitude go hand in hand.  Gratitude is powerful! This video is an inspiring reminder of  why we need to start each day with gratitude.  What we give out is what will come back to us. Watch, enjoy, and be inspired!

“A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22 (Amplified Bible)

Being confined to a wheelchair because of Dystonia and struggling to use his hands in the midst of contorted and twisted movements makes for a limited repertoire of enjoyable activities for David.  But that doesn’t seem to hinder his good-natured, joking and sly disposition!  One of his favorite pastimes is watching good ole’ Laurel and Hardy movies. In fact, he … Continue Reading

“Houston, we have a problem!”

Sometimes our situation is such that it’s near impossible to get out and minister to others. Do you know what I mean? Maybe, like me, you are a parent of a special needs child and their needs are too great for you to commit to any type of ministry that would take you away from them for an extended period of time. Or maybe you are caring for a disabled spouse or ailing parent. Or maybe you yourself … Continue Reading

Whether you are handicapped or not I think you will find this video so inspiring. So many times we complain about our circumstances or think we were dealt a bad hand. But take a look at how Patrick Henry Hughes’s perspective. I think we can all learn from him to focus on our Abilities rather than our Disabilities. After watching, you can check out his book,I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams
.You may also remember him from his inspiring story on Extreme Makeover … Continue Reading

This is a story of giving back. Also called, “A special place in my heart.”

Do you have a particular place that means so much to you that you just want to be there all the time? Maybe it gives you a warm fuzzy felling? Maybe it’s a group that meant so much to you because of how it helped you, your child, or some else you love .

One such place for me is The Bodine School in Germantown, TN. Two of our kids have Dyslexia. … Continue Reading