Celebrate disability as a unique ability.
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...]
This is a wonderful short film featuring Nick Vujicic born in Australia without arms and legs, who plays the main character, Will. Beginning his journey in a sideshow carnival act as the "Limbless Man," Will encounters Mr. Mendez, the famous showman … [Read more...]
After spending 35 days in Ghana, it’s been difficult trying to figure out how to get my thoughts and feelings written into stories. Each night while in Africa, I would try to journal about our days activities but with all that we were … [Read more...]
A single mom with a three year old daughter, having to flee an abusive husband, staying with a family from her church, no money, no bank account, no education, no job, how could a baby with Down Syndrome be a blessing? One of the most influential … [Read more...]
A brilliant poem, performed brilliantly. This poem is an excellent way for parents of a special needs child to get across how they feel to others. … [Read more...]
In a seat down near the front of the auditorium with my friend Chad next to me, sitting in his wheelchair, a paraplegic due to the complications of spina bifida, I had called him the day before and asked if he would like to come to this healing … [Read more...]
Editor- I had an incredible opportunity to interview an amazing young man on the phone! Once again, a friend posted a video on facebook which was wonderful! It was of Robert Pio Hajjar, speaking to a crowd in a large auditorium. Robert was … [Read more...]
As I sat, watching the "Joni and Friends" TV show which featured David and Nancy Guthrie, tears rolling down my cheeks, I was deeply touched by this couple who entered into very difficult circumstances that they did not chose but who faced them by … [Read more...]
Seven year old, Cody McCasland has been on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah, and Dateline, to name a few. He has run in marathons and triathlons. He's met people like astronauts, Olympic athletes, Paralympic athletes, professional football … [Read more...]
Cody McCasland visits wounded warrior Kevin McCloskey, a U.S. soldier who was permanently injured while protecting our freedom in Afghanistan. … [Read more...]
Kara is a awesome writer and lover of people. [Read More …]
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