Blessed In Weakness

  Blessed in Weakness ― How a Mother Found Hope, Healing and Divine Purpose Raising a Disabled Child   As the mother of a disabled child, ...

"So how do people with autism see the world, exactly? We, and only we, can ever know the answer to that one! Sometimes I actually pity ...

After 10 years of taking David to Church I've finally realized I don't need to sit through an entire service in quiet reverence in...

I can't get enough of your smile Or the dancing twinkle in your eyes It's the unexpected magic of this sighting that thrills me ...

David's body has grown bigger and stronger, but his mind is still behind, trapped inside the prison of autism. His ability to communicat...

         Dave came home from his respite activity crying. I heard him from all the way down the driveway. It was such a sad, distressed cry....

        There are moments when David's eyes find mine. Filled with earnest intention and pleading they hold onto my gaze. His hands move...

    It was Sunday afternoon. We were in our usual spot. While the rest of the congregation enjoyed sacrament service from the chapel, we oc...

         On the last day of vacation we decided to go back to the San Diego Zoo. David could ride the bus and cable car and the girls coul...

 It was the 4th of July and we dared to be in a parade with David.     Actually we did it for the girls.             The thought...

Real strength doesn't come from our physical bodies, it comes from our spirits. Even though our bodies may be physically weak, they hous...

“Some of those who have required much waiting upon in this life may be waited upon in the next world—but for the highest of reasons.” ...

David is a beautiful child, with deep blue eyes, sun-streaked hair and a smile that infuses delight. He loves to run and jump and climb. He...