As a family living with special needs, it has brought to light many things.- It has exposed weaknesses we didn't realize we had
- It has strengthened us in ways we never imagined
- God will give you the Wisdom and Discernment to know who are the safe people to allow close access to your family
- We have had to let go of what we thought our life was going to look like and embrace this new season of life God has given us
- We have recognized that...
1) Those who do not live this unique life we do, will not fully be able to grasp why we parent the way we do
2) Others may have Goodwill intentions for us, but do not grasp the appropriate ways to connect or carry them out
When we come to terms with those, we can accept it for what it is and nothing more.
But really isn’t that what being a Christian is?
We think we know what our life should look like and we are humbly reminded that we only see the trailer but God knows the whole picture.
We must be Faithful and Trust Him.We recognize that as parents of children with special needs, it is a sensitive balance.Holding onto our children with open palms, instead of tightly clenched fists...we must
completely surrender them to Christ, while also
advocating for them appropriately.