“It is important that the church think outside the box, actively pursuing a relationship with the family, just as Jesus Christ pursues… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“The process of reforming the mental health system never includes the complaints that families and caregivers have regarding a need for increased… — Tamara Hill, MS Copy Share Image
“If the parents felt they had a healthy line of communication with the children's ministry team and the church was following up… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love. If I do not… — Roland Allen Copy Share Image
Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love. — Sarah Palin Copy Share Image
“The churches with the strongest special needs ministries seem to know the secret: a ministry leader who values their relationship with their… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“I know of other mothers who have children with disabilities,and right away they loved them and decided to fight for them. That… — Gillian Marchenko Copy Share Image
“Grayson noticed me next to the lockers. He pointed at me then held his arms out magnanimously. “You’re welcome, new girl,” he… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“Parents have a moral obligation to share knowledge about their child when that information could significantly benefit or protect the actual child,… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
I found real fulfillment through my children and through adopting special needs kids. — Mia Farrow Copy Share Image
“People don't expect perfection, but they do appreciate when they see leaders who sincerely try to improve and ask for help in… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“To avoid misunderstandings, let's talk about how we determine the goals of ministry. We'll start at the most important place - making… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“When a church proactively prepares for special needs inclusion, we make a more seamless integration of the person with special needs more… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“Few things feel as threatening to a mother as does something that jeopardizes others' love for and acceptance of her child.” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“While we all need to be nudged outside our comfort zone occasionally, it is important for church leaders (and parents!) to recognize… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“By and large, the special needs ministry leader is a translator of sorts, responsible for understanding and bridging the gap between two… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the youngest of four girls, including my oldest sister, Lisa, who has special needs. My… — Eva Longoria Copy Share Image
but all I could think was in New York that kid would have been stuck in a straitjacket practically from birth and… — Meg Rosoff Copy Share Image
“When a diagnosis is still fresh, do not pressure parents to focus on the positive about the situation. Doing so suggests that… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
My mom had four kids, one with special needs. She had a full-time job, and she still came home and made dinner… — Eva Longoria Copy Share Image
I don't think most people understand that when I wasn't running for president, I was working. Because I have to earn income.… — Rick Santorum Copy Share Image
“Remember that mourning is both biblical and healing. Doing anything that might repress a person's need to grieve is both uncaring and… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
Like so many other kids with special needs, I have been bullied. Kids in elementary school made me eat sand, and those… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
“Good people disagree on how a church should run virtually every ministry inside a church, and this is especially true for special… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
