Running a marathon is about pushing yourself physically and mentally For one high school runner however competing in a cross-country race is all about pushing someone else In every practice and meet fourteen-year-old Susan nbsp Bergeman pushes older brother Jeffrey in his wheelchair When Jeffrey was twenty-two months old he went into cardiac arrest mdash leaving him with severe brain damage and cerebral palsy Today Susan sacrifices personal running goals so Jeffrey might compete with her What love and sacrifice The apostle Paul had love and sacrifice in mind when he encouraged his readers to be ldquo devoted to one [... more]

Olive watched her friend loading her dental equipment into his car A fellow dentist he rsquo d bought the brand-new supplies from her Having her own practice had been Olive rsquo s dream for years but when her son Kyle was born with cerebral palsy she realized she had to stop working to care for him ldquo If I had a million lifetimes I rsquo d make the same choice rdquo my friend told me ldquo But giving up dentistry was difficult It was the death of a dream rdquo We often go through difficulties we can rsquo t understand [... more]

I have cerebral palsy-what's your problem Whatever difficulties you face you can't help but be encouraged as you hear David Ring describe how God's strength helps him overcome the limitations of his severe disability Part of Receive the book The Boy Born Dead and the audio download of the broadcast Living Joyously for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast living-joyously-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any [... more]

I have cerebral palsy-what's your problem Whatever difficulties you face you can't help but be encouraged as you hear David Ring describe how God's strength helps him overcome the limitations of his severe disability Part of Receive the book The Boy Born Dead and the audio download of the broadcast Living Joyously for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast living-joyously-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any [... more]

In Hurricane Dorian was overwhelming the islands of the Bahamas with intense rain wind and flooding mdash the worst natural disaster in the country rsquo s history Sheltering at home with his adult son who has cerebral palsy Brent knew they needed to leave Even though Brent is blind he had to save his son Tenderly he placed him over his shoulders and stepped into chin-deep water to carry him to safety If an earthly father facing a great obstacle himself is eager to help his son think of how much more our heavenly Father is concerned about His children [... more]

Joe and Cindi Ferrini talk candidly about walking through life with their -year-old son Joey who has special needs Acknowledging the strain a child with disabilities can put on a family the Ferrinis tell what they did to strengthen their marriage in the midst of doctor visits therapy sessions and meeting Joey's continual needs They also talk about the importance of finding a care team or community of people who will be an emotional and practical support in the daily care of their child Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx [... more]

Lisa Sexton discusses her experiences with raising her special needs son Tyler Lisa and Tyler also share their amazing story of how with God's help Tyler has overcome the limitations of his disability to become a physician Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast overcoming-the-obstacles-of-cerebral-palsy-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

Joe and Cindi Ferrini recall the birth of their beautiful baby boy Joey some years ago First diagnosed with cerebral palsy they were later devastated to learn Joey was also mentally impaired The Ferrinis share how they emotionally processed Joey's disabilities as young parents and how they eventually came to love and celebrate Joey just as he is Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network Have the FamilyLife Today podcast and resources helped you Consider [... more]

Lisa Sexton discusses her experiences with raising her special needs son Tyler Lisa and Tyler also share their amazing story of how with God's help Tyler has overcome the limitations of his disability to become a physician Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast overcoming-the-obstacles-of-cerebral-palsy-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

After reading Joan Borton's hilarious post I had to call her and invite her to call the show and share her story wisdom faith and great sense of humor How to know it's time to re-examine the schedule when you look forward to going to the dentist for crown preparation because it's an hour plus in one place with no demands other than open close or bite and tap Sounds almost relaxing Learn more about Joan at www joanborton com Sponsored by [... more]

I didn't even know what Cerebral Palsy was until we received the diagnosis for our daughter - Dr Richard Rosenberger For this special edition of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER I invited my brother to call in and share his vast journey as a caregiving father for years and as an educator Richard is the Superintendent for Anderson County School District in Upstate South Carolina In this interview he candidly shares his lengthy journey mistakes wisdom and passion for education Hope for the Caregiver is heard Sunday Evenings at PM Eastern on Sirius XM Channel FAMILY TALK and Saturday Mornings at [... more]

Five years after meeting a trio of children grappling with their identity Rita Braver met up with them to see how their lives have progressed Life often imitates art In an interview with Michelle Miller nbsp Mariska Hargitay the actress and executive producer of Law and Order Special Victims Unit talks about taking her fight for victims of sexual assault on and off the screen nbsp See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

This show starting by sharing some hilarious moments of my parents who listen to the show on Alexa Dad calls it A LEXUS We pivoted the show to point caregivers to tangible hope and referenced Lamentations - We took quite a few calls and even discussed the new song by Gracie and Russ Taff that is available below Our phone lines lit up and we talked with a father of a special needs son as well as two different daughters struggling to care for their mothers Along the way we gave them copies of Caregiver Landmines and How You Can [... more]

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