The Advent and Christmas seasons highlight the significance of family and friends in our lives. There’s no doubt that the gift of family is one of God’s greatest gifts.
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MY PHILADELPHIA STORY
[Jesus] said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” [Mark 6:31] For the past six summers I’ve been taking a week-long train trip with David, my adult autistic son. Even before then we had spent at least a week together every summer, travelling to somewhere he hasn’tContinue reading “MY PHILADELPHIA STORY”
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a bittersweet day for me. First of all, my dad died when I was only 13 years old, so for the overwhelming majority of my life I grew up without a father. Secondly, my son, who is now 41 years old, is autistic, so he is a perpetual child. I love himContinue reading “Father’s Day”