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Father's Day - by Jeff Davidson (Originally published on June 20, 2011)
Father's Day - by Jeff Davidson (Originally published on June 20, 2011)

I spent most of this Father’s Day weekend in a funk. I should have seen it coming because it tends to affect me like this every year.

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Carrissa MackieJune 9, 2025Comment
The Moment - by Jeff Davidson (May 22, 2013)
The Moment - by Jeff Davidson (May 22, 2013)

One of my biggest struggles as the dad of a son with profound special needs is jealousy. After 15 years, you would think I would be capable of rising above it, but it still strikes from time to time.

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Carrissa MackieJune 4, 2025 Comments
Spring Prom 2025
Spring Prom 2025
Encouragement, News & EventsCarrissa MackieApril 21, 2025Night to ShineComment
Merry Christmas from Rising Above Ministries
Merry Christmas from Rising Above Ministries
Encouragement, Rising Above Ministries, News & EventsCarrissa MackieDecember 16, 2024christmasComment
Heroes' Ball 2024 Recap
Heroes' Ball 2024 Recap
News & EventsCarrissa MackieNovember 20, 2024Impact StoryComment
Base Camp Recap 2024
Base Camp Recap 2024

Dads came from nine states and enjoyed good food, laughter, fun, and rest. Base Camp is a safe place for dads to be real about the myriad of emotions and struggles they face.

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Carrissa MackieNovember 14, 2024Comment
Rising Above's Inaugural Gala
Rising Above's Inaugural Gala
News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieOctober 21, 2024Comment
By the Brook 2024 | Thank you for making an impact!
By the Brook 2024 | Thank you for making an impact!
News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 3, 2024By The BrookComment
May Impact Story 2024 #2:  Spring Prom
May Impact Story 2024 #2: Spring Prom
Encouragement, News & EventsCarrissa MackieMay 7, 2024Night to ShineComment
May Impact Story 2024
May Impact Story 2024
News & EventsCarrissa MackieMay 1, 2024Impact StoryComment
April Impact Story 2024
April Impact Story 2024
News & Events, Rising Above MinistriesCarrissa MackieApril 10, 2024Impact StoryComment
It's the Only Way - Repost of blog by Jeff Davidson on May 18, 2012
It's the Only Way - Repost of blog by Jeff Davidson on May 18, 2012

Republished from a blog by Jeff Davidson, originally on May 18, 2012

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UncategorizedJeff DavidsonMarch 25, 2024autism, daughter, disability, gift, letter, love, moms, special needs, special needs children, special needs parenting, special needs parents, valentine, Valentine's DayComment
A Valentine Letter to Mom - Repost of blog from February 14, 2014
A Valentine Letter to Mom - Repost of blog from February 14, 2014

Republished from a blog by Jeff Davidson, originally on February 14, 2014.

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UncategorizedJeff DavidsonFebruary 12, 2024autism, daughter, disability, gift, letter, love, moms, special needs, special needs children, special needs parenting, special needs parents, valentine, Valentine's Day Comments
THANK YOU, Kim Thorpe!
THANK YOU, Kim Thorpe!

A big THANK YOU to Kim Thorpe for 6 years working here at Rising Above. We wish her the best on her new adventure!

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Becky DavidsonJanuary 31, 2024 Comments
January Impact Story 2024
January Impact Story 2024
News & Events, Rising Above MinistriesCarrissa MackieJanuary 17, 2024Impact Story Comments
Wednesday Wake-up - January 3, 2024
Wednesday Wake-up - January 3, 2024

Good morning! Happy Wednesday! This year, we're bringing back the Wednesday Wakeup; a quick, encouraging Scripture to start your day. The first video is from Becky. Be encouraged!

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Wednesday WakeupCarrissa MackieJanuary 3, 2024wednesdaywakeupComment
Christmas Activities & Coloring Sheets
Christmas Activities & Coloring Sheets
Encouragement, Free downloads, Online ResourcesCarrissa MackieDecember 11, 2023christmas, coloring sheets Comment
December Family Downloads
December Family Downloads
Encouragement, Online Resources, Free downloadsCarrissa MackieDecember 1, 2023disability, Free ResourceComment
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We had an amazing first night of By the Brook last night! We're so thankful for the moms who came from all over the US (and Belize!) to be with us for this weekend.
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