Mar 31, 2010 Posted by Jolene

What Should I Say When a Child Dies?

When you hear that a child has died, what should you say? Just as important, what shouldn’t you say? Every word counts at such an emotionally charged time, and we would all do well to think and pray before speaking to grieving parents and families. Words of Comfort for Times of Loss You can find answers and guidance in a new book by Cec Murphey and Liz Allison, Words of Comfort in Times of Loss. The... read more

Mar 30, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Morgan’s Wonderland Has Its Grand Opening

In a December 2009 post, you learned about Morgan’s Wonderland, a San Antonio theme park under construction for kids with special needs. The builders and volunteers have been hard at work, and here’s the scoop. The park’s grand opening will be held on April 10. If you live in the San Antonio area, they need volunteers for the gala event and on a daily basis. If you’re interested,... read more

Mar 29, 2010 Posted by Jolene

How to Pray When Your Child Has Special Needs: Part 4

The previous posts in this series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) focused on how to pray for your child with special needs. In this final post in the series, we’ll explore ways parents can pray for themselves. Pray for the Fruits of the Spirit Remember the list of fruits of the Spirit and character traits listed in Part 1 of this series? You know, the ones to pray for your kids? Well, you can pray for God... read more

Mar 26, 2010 Posted by Jolene

How to Pray When Your Child Has Special Needs: Part 3

In the previous posts in this series, I briefly described how I prayed scripture for Allen, my son, during his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). WebTV4Women Radio Interview with Linda Goldfarb Instead of writing the whole story here, which would make this a ten part series, I encourage you to listen to Linda Goldfarb’s recent radio interview with me at WebTVforWomen.tv. (The idea... read more

Mar 25, 2010 Posted by Jolene

PTSD & the Adverse Effects of Medical & Surgical Procedures

If your child endured invasive medical procedures or prolonged hospitalization at a young age, she’s at risk to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But the Intensive Trauma Therapy Institute in Morgantown, WV has made great strides in treating children with PTSD quickly and effectively. Treating Traumatic Stress & Dissociative Disorders 17th Conference This year’s conference is... read more