"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
These words are so inspiring! There are so many choices we make in life. Often we tend to take the path of least resistance, the paved path or follow the advice of others. We forget to take time to really discern what might be best for ourselves and our families.
What IF we choose to spend time in prayerful discernment?
What IF we choose to discern what is best for our family despite the external pressures?
What IF we choose the unmarked path?
When a parent enters into the world of raising a child with special needs, they receive lots of advice - some desired, most not. Parents are pressured by well-meaning folks who seem to have all the answers. The Holy Spirit may be whispering the way through the maze and confusion but we can't hear because of all the noise and pressure.
Perhaps the right path for your family is within the system - early intervention, public schools and transition/work programs into adulthood. A right path for many families. God is a work within the system too.
Perhaps the right path for your family is working with your child outside the system and targeted intervention. A path chartered by listening to what God wills for your family and a path designed by God.
Sound scary?
Perhaps, but that fear will fade to be replaced with the confidence engineered by the Holy Spirit. You will come to understand you really are your child's best teacher. You will see your child learn and grow and his/her own pace.
God has His own timing and so do our children with special needs.
When you walk in His will, you know peace...
...and your trail marked with blessings.
Speaking of leaving a trail, if you are interested in homeschooling your child with Down syndrome please look at my free e-book Homeschooling Children with Down Syndrome. In this book I share much about how children with Down syndrome learn, methods, curriculum tips and more!
What IF we choose to spend time in prayerful discernment?
What IF we choose to discern what is best for our family despite the external pressures?
What IF we choose the unmarked path?
When a parent enters into the world of raising a child with special needs, they receive lots of advice - some desired, most not. Parents are pressured by well-meaning folks who seem to have all the answers. The Holy Spirit may be whispering the way through the maze and confusion but we can't hear because of all the noise and pressure.
Perhaps the right path for your family is within the system - early intervention, public schools and transition/work programs into adulthood. A right path for many families. God is a work within the system too.
Perhaps the right path for your family is working with your child outside the system and targeted intervention. A path chartered by listening to what God wills for your family and a path designed by God.
Sound scary?
Perhaps, but that fear will fade to be replaced with the confidence engineered by the Holy Spirit. You will come to understand you really are your child's best teacher. You will see your child learn and grow and his/her own pace.
God has His own timing and so do our children with special needs.
When you walk in His will, you know peace...
...and your trail marked with blessings.
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Speaking of leaving a trail, if you are interested in homeschooling your child with Down syndrome please look at my free e-book Homeschooling Children with Down Syndrome. In this book I share much about how children with Down syndrome learn, methods, curriculum tips and more!
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