Tag: Disability
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Disability and the Gospel – How God Uses Our Brokenness to Display His Grace – By Joni Eareckson Tada, Michael Beates
Michael Beates’s concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like Michael’s are affected by a growing number of disorders and difficulties ranging from autism to food allergies, the need for programs and paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Beates…
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The thing I loved the most would be the last thing I would do before my accident.
This day 27 years ago was the last time I would play guitar. Ironically the thing I loved the most would be the last thing I would do before my accident. Another year goes by. I have a lot to be thankful for and yet there’s still a sadness for all that was lost and…
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Song in the Night: One Family’s Journey From Darkness To Dawn – By Pam Thorson
As a young Christian, Kevin Thorson was a normal, healthy 19-year-old. Music was his life, and he planned to play his guitar and use his talents for God. Abruptly, all seemed to end July 11, 1997. His mother recalls the words from that dreaded phone call: Pam, you need to sit down… Kevin has been…
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“‘This can’t be real, everything will be fine in a few hours,’ I told myself” – Marilyn’s Story
My pregnancy was pretty uneventful. All the check ups were good. My water broke in my home at 10 pm, it was around four weeks before Luisa’s due date. As I endured thirteen hours of labor, all I could think about was how when it was all over, I was going to have a baby…
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“All I could do is blink” – Kevin’s Thorson’s Story
The story of my accident, founding a Christian music website and why I’m pro-life. I was nineteen when I broke my neck in Canada. At the time I was diagnosed with a C2 complete spinal chord injury which meant I had nothing. I couldn’t move, breathe or feel anything. All I could do is…
