- Cindi Ferrini
- March 22, 2016
- 350
Wow! I Just NEVER Would Have Thought of That!
A short time ago I shared something with someone that involved our care for Joey (our 34 year old son with special needs). It had something to do with us […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- February 16, 2016
- 350
Fully Engaged but Not Fully Listening!
Special needs, age 34 and totally enjoying his “kid” show… as he kept saying “booger, booger….” with some intensity. I said, “Joey just get a Kleenex. “Mom, booger, BOOGER!” […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- November 16, 2015
- 350
Everything is Fine…Even When it isn’t!
Those of us caring for children with disabilities are used to hearing people say things like, “They look fine to me.” There are, indeed, some children with disabilities that […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- August 17, 2015
- 350
He Likes it BUMPY!
Honestly, I’d have never guessed my son with special needs would like a bumpy plane ride. For most of us, we clamp our hands around the arm rest exposing […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- July 17, 2015
- 350
The “Eyes” Have It! | Raising a Child with Special Needs
My husband had finished his requirements for graduation from dental school at THE Ohio State University, and was given a menu of options and opportunities regarding where he could spend […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- July 8, 2015
- 350
Filter Wanted
I wish I could FILTER my thoughts, words and life like….my son does. My thoughts and words aren’t always pretty. I wish they were. They often come pouring from […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- June 8, 2015
- 350
Social Life :: We’re a Package Deal
“WHAT SOCIAL LIFE!??!” …is what you might be asking if you’re the caregiver of one with special needs. We’ve asked it! The truth is…a social life is really difficult […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- May 13, 2015
- 350
Leaving My Child Behind :: Survival for the Helper {and Me!}
From time to time we (the primary “care-giver”) has a need to leave the home. Leave town. Well, not in the sense that they’re taking off for good, but […]
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- Cindi Ferrini
- April 29, 2015
- 350
Romantic Dinner for Three, Please!
It wasn’t where we saw ourselves in our early marriage, but somehow all these years later, we think a romantic dinner for three works for us. We’ve come […]
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- Weesner
- April 17, 2015
- 350
Mama Needs Grace
Anytime we talk about grace-based parenting we, or maybe just I, think of the grace we need to extend to our babies…and we’re right. But I’m learning these days […]
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