A beautiful reader submitted story about God's plan to use a daughter with Down Syndrome to opened the eyes of this mother's heart. Submitted by Leticia a special mother is born “God would never send us a special child,” I … [Read more...]
chrissy- it could happen to you
September 9, 2011 By
I met a friend of mine, Catherine and her daughter, Chrissy through Joni and Friends Family Retreats. Catherine is taking an online class and her classroom discussions are done via conversations online. The whole class can read and respond to … [Read more...]
Jessica Cox- first pilot with no arms
April 3, 2011 By
Courageous young woman who became the first pilot without arms says, "Many "normal" people suffer from a true disability, lack of faith in themselves." … [Read more...]
GuiGui-gifted pianist
April 3, 2011 By
GuiGui Sheng playing piano with no fingers on one hand. She had not seen a piano until 3 years before this performance because of living in a small town. Obviously, incredibly gifted with musical ability and a determined heart. … [Read more...]
jonathan- a little extra
March 30, 2011 By
In February of 2010 on Season 9 of American Idol, it was hard to miss a young, 16 year old contestant with an incredible spark. But the moments when that spark really lit up was when Maddy Curtis spoke about her family. Maddy is from a family of 12 … [Read more...]
rebekah-from prison of pain to pulpit of praise
November 2, 2010 By
“Have you met Rebekah?” asked one of the campers to another. “Oh my gosh, have you seen her smile?” was the reply. During the first 24 hours of our Joni and Friends Family Retreat in Oregon this past August, the whispers … [Read more...]
“More Alike than Different” Down Syndrome Becoming Up Syndrome!
October 8, 2010 By
This video speaks for itself... … [Read more...]
Twin Rocks Family Retreat-for such a time as this
September 9, 2010 By
Cars began arriving to the cheers of the awaiting crowd of volunteers, also known as Short Term Missionaries or STMs. Each family who drove into the conference center was coming for five days of rest, refreshment and restoration. Each person who had … [Read more...]
jean-more than I could imagine
August 24, 2010 By
A dear friend recently sent an email, sharing with me how her week serving at a Family Retreat had touched and changed her life. I asked Jean if I could share her experience with our readers because it shows how deeply someone can be affected by a … [Read more...]
She without an arm, He without a leg, Dance- Hand in Hand
August 12, 2010 By
I have researched the story as best as I can and this seems to be the most accurate version of this amazing pair of dancers. The below video not only inspires but will send chills down your arms and deeply move your heart. There is a story told … [Read more...]
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