In my blogging, speaking and networking a hot topic is always “The Church” and inclusion. Almost every time I do a speech or a workshop, questions arise. I am a person of deep faith. While I try not to hit […]
Two Suggestions for Church Inclusion
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5 Reflections from Church Camp Inclusion
As promised and as I most usually do, I want to share reflections from church camp last week. Primarily I’m going to share the week in pictures but a few points. Rachel is fully included with her church group and […]
Changing Perceptions One Church Camp at a Time
We are headed off to Centrifuge Church Camp this morning. We love church camp and I have lots to tell you about when we get back – church camp and a job, too! Today, I am just going to re-post […]
Perspective on Inclusion from a Worship Minister
Yesterday, I posted a blog “The Hardest Place for us to Take Our Special Needs Child? Our Church.” This was my Facebook introduction of the link: “While our family has overall had very positive church experiences, we have had some […]
Dissing Rachel
Friday is my birthday. I want an early present. I want you to Take the Pledge. (I have been promising a blog on modifications and if that’s what you’re looking for, come back tomorrow! Promise.) Today, I want to join […]
Tips for the Middle School Adventure Part 2
I hope you all caught part one of “Tips for the Middle School Adventure.” These are in no particular order and with no promises for magical easy answers. I just hope that sharing some of our experience will help you […]
Tips for the Middle School Adventure
I have seen a ton of recent posts about middle school fears and how to prepare. Not so long ago, I was in those same shoes facing the same fears. I am now facing high school and have those same […]
Thanks and the R-Word
Today I am thankful that my vocabulary is big enough that I do not need to use the R-Word or other slanderous, disrespectful words to express myself. That’s probably enough said but here I go again. That word. Just this […]
Just Like You – Church Camp
Church camp is one of our favorite weeks of the year. Rachel’s, mine and Jonathan’s. I’m pretty sure church camp and summer camps are not a favorite for many people, and I’m not just talking about those with diagnosed disabilities. […]
Family Needs
Doctors Ann and Rud Turnbull have dedicated their lives to individuals with disabilities and their families. From the time Rachel was born, I heard about the Beach Center. I knew anytime I heard about something related to the Beach Center […]