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Spiritual Communion for Social Distancing
Blog Posts · spiritual practice

Spiritual Communion for Social Distancing

March 14, 2020December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

In preparation for our first Sunday watching Mass via livestream from the couch, I created some printable Spiritual Communion prayers. Feel free to download and share!

The death of innocence and the death of innocents
Blog Posts · community

The death of innocence and the death of innocents

January 22, 2020December 12, 2020 Christy12 Comments

There's no denying the fact that valuing and respecting all life, including the lives of the disabled, is never the easy or politically expedient thing to do. In fact, it's usually the most difficult.

Why EMDR therapy is great for special needs parents
Blog Posts · doctors · growth · therapy

Why EMDR therapy is great for special needs parents

January 9, 2020December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

EMDR is a great tool for healing from the traumas and PTSD that naturally occur raising medically complicated kids. Here's how it worked for me.

On Loan, On Layover [Guest Post by Annamarie Adkins]
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On Loan, On Layover [Guest Post by Annamarie Adkins]

January 2, 2020December 12, 2020 Christy2 Comments

As we raise our children, we try to remember that we are their stewards for the time being. This practice is a little more intensified when your child nears the brink of death, and is brought back to life again.

What your grandma meant by “offer it up,” and how to make your life a gift to the world
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What your grandma meant by “offer it up,” and how to make your life a gift to the world

May 7, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy9 Comments

You've probably heard the phrase "offer it up" as a super-Catholic, sometimes flippant response to life's problems. If you've ever wondered what it actually means, this is the post for you.

The care and feeding of a keto kid (now with 100% more gifs!)
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The care and feeding of a keto kid (now with 100% more gifs!)

March 29, 2019December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

If you've ever wondered what it's like to feed a developmentally delayed 3 year old on a ketogenic diet -- and who hasn't?! -- this is the post for you! Here's what it takes to prep a single day's worth of food, liquid, and medication.

St. Oscar Romero What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters
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What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters

March 7, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy10 Comments

Where did the Wilkens kids get those weirdo names, and why? All your questions answered here...

All Saints #7QT: 7 great saints to know for neurological problems
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#7QT: 7 great saints to know for neurological problems

March 1, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy4 Comments

Gotta medical problem that is neurological in nature? These are your go-to friends in heaven.

Woman sitting in a field overlooking mountains How to manage your special needs grief (without letting it own you)
Blog Posts · suffering

How to manage your special needs grief (without letting it own you)

February 19, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy4 Comments

A couple months ago an unexpected wave of special needs grief hit me like a ton of bricks during Mass. Here's why, and here's what I did about it.

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