“The work or practice of looking after those unable to care for themselves” The work…the practice. It takes work and practice to care. Do you have it in you? Can you do it? What will it cost you? These are the questions I asked myself and of those caring for Robert. Let’s start with the cost. It will cost you ____________. Yep, you filled in the blank correctly. Everything. If you accept this service of care for your child or family member with a disability, your time, energ

You need friends with gifts that you do not possess. You need to ask for help, even when you think it will inconvenience others.

Do we do it? Do we really take the time to breathe? From my experience as a voice teacher, I would say we neglect this very basic practice.

Today I am steering my writing a little towards the musicians in our circle. Some of you have been in churches all over this country. You have learned the deep things of God through pain and the joys of worship. Some of you know our family’s story intimately because you have walked with us. Others of you have prayed for us as we have walked. But only a few of you know the roadblocks that have been placed in my pathway to make sure I didn’t make the wrong turns. There are very