We all have quirks and things that make us, well, us. For example, all our clothing hanging in the closet has to hang the same direction. And no one in our family has a name with the same first initial - makes keeping the calendar so much easier.
Having children with disabilities, special needs, or who just aren't *typical* is all we know. None of us are better than anyone else, however we are all special in our own way because that is how God made us.
Understanding this, we know how blessed we are because we have each other.
Something about knowing we have unconditional love - because of who we are, not what we do or cannot do - makes almost everything easier. Not just love from God, but love for and from each other. We may not always like each other or the choices that are made, but the love is unconditional.
If we can get our children to know that love, we will have accomplished a significant goal.
Sugar and spice, bugs and grubs, girls and boys. We have three adopted children, all with special needs. Our oldest daughter has fetal alcohol syndrome. Our middle child (the only boy...for now) has spina bifida. Our youngest daughter was born at 22 weeks. Join us on this journey through the world of special needs kiddos, homeschooling, and whatever else comes up.
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