Grace Today Blog

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

Several months ago I heard an interview by a woman who I could relate to on many levels.  Linda Burhans had recently been a caregiver to her mother whom she was very close to. Near the end of her mother’s life she began writing a book about her mother with the intent of inspiring and encouraging others caring for a loved one. That hit home for me in 2 ways in particular. First of all,  we are caregivers for our son, David, who has special needs. And second, I just wrote a memoir of my dear mother who passed … Continue Reading

I find it difficult sometimes to have large blocks of time with the Lord on a regular basis. Do you have this same conflict in your life?  As caregivers, parents of special needs children, spouses of a handicapped loved one or anyone for that matter in a stressful life, we know how precious alone time can be.  It’s easy to get on a guilt trip when we know we should be spending time with the Lord but the demands of our unique situation pull us away.

I’ve discovered a simple … Continue Reading