Grace Today Blog

Over the years, being a parent of a son with special needs, I’ve been limited in how involved I could be in ministering to others. We have often times been on the receiving end rather than the giving end. Don’t get me wrong! I’ve been very appreciative of the kindness of others. But  there have been many times that I’ve wondered and prayed about how I could reach out in kindness to others.
Well, about a year ago I discovered a wonderful way to … Continue Reading

The other day I ran across the sweetest youtube video and wanted to share it with you. But before I could, I felt like I should get the approval of Mary, the mother of Shannon.  Not only did she give me the nod but she also sent me a short message for me to post along with the movie.  Those of us with a special need’s child will certainly relate.

“I am honored and humbled that God granted me the absolute privelege of being chosen to be the mother and caregiver of my beautiful daughter, Shannon. She … Continue Reading

Do you often delete forwarded message in your inbox? I admit that I do. But once in a blue moon I go ahead and read one and usually am glad I did. That’s what happened the other day. My Uncle Jack, who doesn’t send emails very often, sent me a group message that looked like a forwarded message. I was just about to click the delete key but something made me stop and read his message. I’m so glad I did! In that little message was … 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