God’s plan for our children—the potential He has placed uniquely in each of them—comes in pieces. Like a puzzle.

How much do you believe God has a plan for your child with special needs? What would your actions tell you?

Encouragement from the Word for when the path forward feels too hard.

When God doesn’t meet our expectations, we can be tempted to doubt Him. Going to God with our questions can help to build trust that leads to more intimate relationship with Him.

Taking the time to rejuvenate, even before we feel too tired, is not irresponsible. The LORD showed me that taking breaks to help me rest was a weapon.

Even though the focus on transitioning your child to adulthood may seem premature, asking these types of questions can help make the process go a lot smoother.

As special needs parents, do we allow tough circumstances to change our perspective about who Jesus is to us?

Our hearts need regular attention. A dirty dishwasher reminded me that I had neglected to tend to my own heart.

Neglecting to care for ourselves is an injustice to us and our families. Are you willing to advocate for your own physical, spiritual and emotional needs so that you and your family can thrive?

As we trust in God’s lordship - even when our hearts are struggling - He promises to show us which paths to take.

Sometimes, even when it’s difficult to imagine things changing, we can move into a season of a less restricted life.

Despite the difficulties that can accompany lives impacted by disability, we can hold onto our HOPE because God’s plans for us are GOOD.

Sometimes the LORD allows for our suffering so He can showcase His glory.

Scripture promises that those who “sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.” Do you believe that?

Self-care is vital if we want to remain strong over the long term. Here’s my current self-care routine. What’s yours?

Written from the perspective of a special needs dad, this book documents the tension all special needs parents experience between discouragement and hope, the aching and the joy.

The reality of adulthood for our kids can feel scary and overwhelming. Even still, we have to help prepare them (and ourselves) for the transition.

I used this “20th anniversary” to reflect on what I’ve learned - with an eye towards how my experiences might be a help to someone else on their special needs journey.

Working with a coach is a form of self-care that can help you to reconnect to your own goals, recognize your strengths, and create a plan for living a more fulfilling life.

How would our lives change if we CHOSE to be less restricted by what we believe we can’t do and more focused on what we could do if we sought opportunities for our family to live its “least restrictive life”?