Ode to Caffeine, by Heidi Barrett
March is National Caffeine Awareness Month. To celebrate the non-prescription drug that keeps many of our families going, our regular...
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Accepting the Gift
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
It's What You Can't Understand, by Hafsa Mason
Saturday evening after the kids are in bed I am wide awake thinking of all the ways to make church go smoothly. Marc, my husband, bathes...
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Accepting the Gift
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
Learning To Appreciate How My Children Stay Fed, by Kate Anderson
I have two kids that rely on a feeding tube for nutrition due to the same diagnosis of silent aspiration. My son Nicholas was diagnosed...
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Accepting the Gift
- Feb 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Message of Lourdes: What the Words of Our Lady Reveal to Us Today, by Christy Wilkens
This article is an excerpt from The Message of Lourdes eBook by Christy Wilkens. Download the full eBook, with images, reflections, and...
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Accepting the Gift
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
Catholic Schools and Accommodations: What Can I Expect For My Child?, by Ginny Kochis
When my eldest was ready for kindergarten, we enrolled her in a Catholic school. I’d grown up in our local diocesan school system; both...
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Accepting the Gift
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
What Br. Juniper and St. Thomas Aquinas Teach Us About Intellectual Disability, by Christy Wilkens
The best beloved picture book in our house is a hard-to-find gem called Brother Juniper by Diane Gibfried, one I stumbled across on a...
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Accepting the Gift
- Jan 20, 2021
- 3 min
When God Told Me to Humble Myself by Kate Anderson
"Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord. And He shall lift you up." I recently went on a women's retreat through my church. It was...
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Accepting the Gift
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
Dealing With Media Overload, by Heidi Barrett
We were in the car running errands on January 6 when the news came over the radio. The minion in the back seat went quiet. I stopped to...
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Kelly Mantoan
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
Reflections on the Magi
Epiphany commemorates the arrival of the Magi at the home of Christ. The feast is often overshadowed by all the celebrations of Christmas...
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Accepting the Gift
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
New Traditions For A New Era, by Kate Anderson
When I was growing up, we celebrated every single holiday and birthday with my extended family. There was a get-together about once a...
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Kelly Mantoan
- Dec 16, 2020
- 3 min
The Caregiver's Companion; A Book for Special Needs Parents Who Need Spiritual Nourishment
As the founder of Accepting the Gift, I'm always on the lookout for resources that speak directly to Catholic special needs parents and...
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Accepting the Gift
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
Why Jesus Coming in Weakness Matters to Special Needs Families, by Christy Wilkens
I, for one, am actually glad that during this Christmas season of 2020, weakness is front and center. Every year, social media overflows...
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Accepting the Gift
- Dec 9, 2020
- 4 min
Christmas Gifts for Children of All Abilities, by Jane Stanley
Some kids are easy to shop for. They have their wish lists all made out and ready by Thanksgiving and there are stars next to the items...
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Accepting the Gift
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
The Call of the Brother and Sister, by Erin Thielman
One morning recently, I watched my older children, Alexander and Abby, play with their little brother, Andrew who has Down syndrome....
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Accepting the Gift
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Give the Gift of Grace to Special Needs Parents this Christmas, by David and Mercedes Rizzo
Christmas can be a stressful time for families with children with special needs. Routines are often changed, visitors arrive and suddenly...
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Accepting the Gift
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Feeling Grateful During World Prematurity Month, by Kate Anderson
My first son Nicholas was born premature at 35 weeks via emergency C-section due to his lack of movement. I thank God every day that I...
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Kelly Mantoan
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
Arise From Darkness; The Book To Read Following A Difficult Diagnosis
Shortly after the diagnosis of my son with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, I feel into a deep depression and state of spiritual despair. I was...
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Accepting the Gift
- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
Cultivating Gratitude When Life is Hard, by Jane Stanley
Have you ever made a gratitude tree with your kids? You make some sort of trunk and then write what you’re grateful for on little leaves...
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Accepting the Gift
- Nov 11, 2020
- 7 min
Let Nothing Disturb You: Life as a Military Spouse and Special Needs Mom, by Traci High
In a few short days I will have a 14 year old. Given the diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) handed to us when he was just 10...
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Accepting the Gift
- Nov 9, 2020
- 5 min
Self-Care During a Crisis, by Heidi Barrett
There has been a lot of talk about self-care over the last couple of decades. I viewed self-care as something for young single people...
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