Thank you to everyone who is spreading the word about the site. We're going to be doing some "renovating" to the site that we think you'll all like, but the site will not be down, none of the current content will be lost, and any comments or contributions made during the process will appear here and then be integrated into the newer format.
Meanwhile, we've added the RSS Feed of the Church website's Newsroom to ours so when you visit this site you can quickly scan and even access the most up-to-the-minute news releases and stories. You'll find the "Widget" on the left side of the site, just below the "Who's Online" box. There are some wonderful stories on there right now. Enjoy!
We who frequent this site share two powerful bonds.
~ We are committed to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, disciples for whom themes of atonement, repentance, love, service, temple and home are not mere inspirational oratory, but the foundational principles of our lives.
~ We have special circumstances in our families that test and try us to our limits.
In facing our challenges, we faithfully try to apply gospel principles, even as we draw comfort, perspective and power from them. But, like all parents, we get weary ... and thirsty.
We've had a refreshing drink of living water this weekend.
Check out this beautiful public service spot produced for the ARC of Northern VA
We'd love to feature other videos here. Each of our kids has gifts as well as challenges. How about sharing a video of your child participating with the family (or the Primary, YM/YW, whatever) in an activity where they shine.
If you are moved by the video above, click on the picture under the quote to the right to make your voice heard. If you are (or know) a school teacher, or have a church calling with teens (who seem most inclined to throw the R-noun around unthinkingly), you might invite them to view the video and then take the pledge to stop using it.
Why this site? Certainly, there are plenty of websites out there that deal with special needs children. The purpose of this site is to have a place where
Have you come to the Red Sea place in your life Where in spite of all you can do, There is no way out. There is no way back. There is no other way but through.
This verse was shared with me shortly after the day a doctor declared that our Matt's mind would never mature. Leaving his office, I drove
[A special needs child] “provides us with a situation in which trusting in God becomes a necessity. As we seek for divine assistance, the Spirit can provide comfort in the depths of discouragement, specific direction in time of dilemma, and increased capacity in the face of overwhelming responsibilities. We gain patience, serenity, and a perspective of life that might not have been acquired any other way.”
Carmine Pingree
"So Near and Yet So Far: Living with Autism", Ensign, Aug 1983
