You didn't choose this road — but here you are, walking it the best you can. Some days are breathtaking. Some days are brutal. And most days you just need to know someone else understands. That's exactly what Embrace the Blessing is for. I'm Sandy Deppisch, and for 24 years I've been walking this road alongside my son Josiah, a young adult with Down syndrome, nonspeaking Autism, and ADHD. Every week we gather — real parents, real stories, real encouragement. Let's walk the road less traveled together.
ETB 58: Exploring Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making
ETB 58: What if the future of your loved one with a disability could be bright, secure, and filled with choices and alternatives? Envision a world where guardianship isn't the only path, where supported decision-making reigns supreme, and personal rights are preserved. This episode offers a detailed dissection of guardianship and its alternatives, shedding light on the game-changing Right to Make Choices supported-decision making toolkit - a Texas-based initiative. We take you on a journey t...
11 Oct 2023
ETB 57: Navigating Hospitalization ~ Thank God for CNAs
ETB 57: When your child is hospitalized, what means of comfort do you find? As a mother who's been down this road with my son Josiah, I will share how the power of pen helped me through those dark times. Transcribing our story and drawing strength from those lines, I found a way to navigate the painfully frequent hospitalizations. The silver lining we discovered in this storm cloud was the round-the-clock care provided by CNAs. Their gift of caregiving brought the serenity our family needed, ...
4 Oct 2023
ETB 56: From Parenting to Publishing: The Story Behind the Creation of Eleanor's eXtraordinary Dreams with Carlee Ragains
ETB 56: Ready to journey into the heartwarming world of Carlee Ragains, a creative spirit, mother, wife, and mimi? Carlee's story weaves a rich tapestry of love, courage, and perseverance, as she shares the joys, challenges, and unimaginable fulfillment that come from parenting her 16-year-old daughter, Ellen, who was born with Down syndrome. Carlee paints a vibrant portrait of Ellen, a high functioning, verbal, independent, sensitive, and personality-packed young woman - an inspiring b...
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