Listen as Becky talks about looking at the flip side this Thanksgiving!
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Listen as Becky talks about looking at the flip side this Thanksgiving!
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Enjoy hearing Cassaundra’s journey as a special-needs parent and the way she remembers God’s faithfulness along the way.
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Enjoy hearing from two of our special-needs dads who will be a part of the Extraordinary Legacy conference on November 20. Join us for this event by signing up here: risingaboveministries.org/extraordinary-legacy
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Enjoy hearing from two of our special-needs dads who will be a part of the Extraordinary Legacy conference on November 20. Join us for this event by signing up here: risingaboveministries.org/extraordinary-legacy
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Our friends, Dawn and Lori, join us once again to have a conversation about the transition to adulthood. There is so much to consider, and they give some great advice and starting points to help you think through decisions that are best for your child and family during this pivotal life stage!
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You will love hearing about Chris Pierce’s journey to adopt as well as how she adapted as a special needs mom! We are so thankful to have Chris on our Rising Above team!
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We are so thankful for the connection we've made with Betty all the way in Beirut, Lebanon! We love the way God has answered our prayer to encourage and reach special needs moms all over the world, and we know you will be blessed to hear Betty's story!
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Congressman Gregg Harper has a son with special needs, Livingston, and you will love hearing Gregg’s story of embracing his son, never putting limits on what he can achieve, and the lessons he's learned from Livingston along the way.
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We know you will enjoy hearing the Peoples and their real-life experience as they have walked through the special needs journey. They have so much wisdom to share about raising both a child with special needs and a typical child, as well as how to cultivate a healthy marriage. You will be blessed!
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If you’ve attended By the Brook recently, you may remember Dawn & Lori as they entertainment crew! They are fellow special needs moms with much wisdom to share. Enjoy hearing their conversation today!
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LJ & Jessica Coates have an amazing perspective on life with their special needs son, Zion. He has changed their lives for their better, and you will love hearing their story!
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Enjoy listening to Jarell Roach share about his passion for valuing life and the way he incorporates humor as Mr. Hilarious Hope. He is a special needs dad who loves the Lord; you will love hearing his story!
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Jess Ronne, who you might know as “Jess Plus the Mess,” has such a story to tell on her life of being a mom and caregiver of 8 children, one of whom has profound special needs. Her testimony and message will challenge and encourage you to be honest about the realities about caregiving and how to accept and ask for help.
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Enjoy hearing from Mattea Trusty, an eighteen-year-old girl who grew up being a part of Rising Above Ministries, about her faith and desire to bring awareness and encouragement to people with physical disabilities.
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Listen to our new friend, Sandy, talk through her faith journey and how she and her husband made decisions while seeking and trusting the Lord.
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What a challenge it can be in today's world for fathers to step up to the plate in the face of a diagnosis. Today, we wanted to share a conversation Becky had recently with three dads who have done just that. They have walked through the challenges that come with raising a child with special needs and learned lessons along the way. We hope their conversation will be an encouragement to you as a special needs dad to do the hard things and lead your family well, even in the face of a challenging situation.
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Listen as Becky and Kim talk about their favorite parts of the By the Brook Retreat for special needs moms each year AND the ways we've modified it this year to be accessible to you wherever you are! Lots of curve balls have been thrown into 2020, but we can honestly say we're as excited as ever about what God is going to do through By the Brook Virtual this year. We hope you will join us online for this FREE retreat!
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Join us for a conversation with Jolene Philo who has a heart for the special needs caregiver. She pulls from her own experience having a child with special needs and as a caregiver, and we know you will love hearing from her!
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So many times, it is difficult for men to open up about their challenges and struggles, but as a special needs dad, it is so important to have a “band of brothers” who can relate to the unique challenges that come with raising a special needs child. This is a passion of our friend Eric Nixon.
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