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Does your Tuesday need a pick-me-up? Music is such a powerful way to change the course of a day. Here are a few of our current favorites…
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What’s the best gift you’ve ever been given? A few things come to my mind right away. When I think of physical gifts my mind first goes to my wedding rings, the land where we built our house, and a piece of furniture that has been in our family for generations…
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We were so thrilled to welcome special-needs dads from across the Southeast to SOAR 2018 on April 20-22. This men's getaway weekend at Cedar Lake Camp in Livingston, Tennessee provided an opportunity for dads of individuals with special needs to connect with others on the same journey…
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My husband, Dan, and I have three sons. When we received the news that our third child was a third boy, the reactions of friends and family were interesting. We heard everything from, “That’s great!” to “Oh, wow, I’m sure you wanted a girl!”
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Looking for some encouraging music on this Tuesday? You've come to the right place! Here are a few of our favorites this week…
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Another weekend has arrived and another Word For Your Weekend series has come to an end. We have enjoyed looking at avoiding the comparison trap over the past few weeks and have been challenged by…
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When my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child, we had dreams and visions of what we thought our life as a family would look like. I expected that I would be a mini-van-driving President of the PTO and soccer mom..
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We sure are enjoying the beautiful weather this week! Here are some music suggestions to go along with these spring days...
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“I have nothing to wear today!” That was the thought that ran through my mind as I aimlessly looked in my closet filled with clothes and shoes trying to decide what to wear. Moments later, while scrolling through Facebook, the following photo came into full view on my computer screen with the caption “Tell me again what you have to complain about!”
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This month's Impact Story is from a very dear family from Georgia. Cynthia Barkley leads our Connect Group in Griffin, Georgia and has been such a supporter and encourager of Rising Above for years now. Today we are thrilled to introduce you to them and let you hear a bit about their special-needs journey, and how Rising Above has impacted their family along the way…
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On Saturday, March 31st we had the privilege of inviting local special-needs families to join us for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza. For the 13th year we got to watch families enjoy Easter activities suitable for all ages and abilities - face painting, petting zoo, games, crafts, and customized egg hunts…
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We hope you are having a fantastic start to your April. Here are some encouraging tunes for your Tuesday...
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Music can set the tone in your home, redirect a day gone crazy, and change the atmosphere in even the most tense situations. Every Tuesday morning we are excited to bring you a few song suggestions - songs that are on our hearts and on our minds at Rising Above.
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One of the most stressful places for my son to go is to the dentist. It is an anxiety filled experience for both of us. Because of his profound special needs, he has to be sedated and held down in order for them to clean his teeth. The whole ordeal is traumatic and overwhelming…
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Dear Special Needs Dad, There is an urgent need in our community and you are the only ones who can help us!After Jeff passed away my biggest fear was that his dream would die with him…
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Today Becky Davidson begins a new series at Word For Your Weekend about The Comparison Trap. Over the next few weeks we will be talking about the danger of comparison and how to avoid it on our special-needs journey.
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