My sister Syble has Down syndrome, so when our family goes out to eat or out anywhere, people notice us. Sometimes they stare. Sometimes they smile. Sometimes they just look away. Young children may ask questions or point. It becomes so expected we don’t even notice it anymore. But our son James has autism, … Read more
I’ve gotten the question from a few people, “Is Abide just for special-needs moms?” The quick answer is no. I wrote it as a special-needs mom, but not for special-needs moms only. There are lessons I’ve learned from being James’s (and David’s) mom that I think apply to every one. For example, in the … Read more
Six years ago today James spent an hour or so with a psychologist, speech therapist, and occupational therapist. After playing with him and talking to him, they left the room. When they came back a few minutes later they told us he had autism. I exhaled and Lee inhaled. We grieved and then got to … Read more
It was a full but fun week around here! Lee was at a multi-ethnic church planting conference, David had a choir performance with his grade, I turned in a new and improved book proposal to my agent, and James had a sick day (we’re hoping it doesn’t become multiple sick days, especially since my sister … Read more
It’s Red Ribbon week at the boys’ school and each day has a different theme. Tomorrow the theme is to dress up like what you want to be when you grow up. David has lots of ideas—preacher, traveling evangelist (he really wants to ride around in an RV), professional gamer and YouTuber, and my suggestion, … Read more
I’m Sandra Peoples. I’m a pastor’s wife and a special-needs mom. But to be honest, those descriptions weren’t my plan A. Click here to learn more about my journey.
