tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981478401192760729.post1760819127855505103..comments2014-07-13T10:44:17.172-07:00Comments on Reenie's Resources: Laureen F. Guentherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15678769417004977951noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981478401192760729.post-20873179983382483642010-08-22T01:56:58.613-07:002010-08-22T01:56:58.613-07:00Great question, Tim! No easy answer, unfortunately...Great question, Tim! No easy answer, unfortunately. Parents need to initiate the relationship with the church, to some degree. However, as we in the church are "intentional and intelligent" about reaching out, we can make the process a whole lot more rewarding and much less painful than it often is. It seems to me it goes a long way to lighten parents' load when we let them know we care about them, too, as well as about their child, when we have a relational approach, rather than a task-oriented one. Whatever challenges any of us face, it makes an enormous difference to know we're not alone and that someone cares.Laureen F. Guentherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15678769417004977951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981478401192760729.post-67492483327540549312010-08-18T18:58:03.428-07:002010-08-18T18:58:03.428-07:00Hey Reenie
I hear what you’re saying about parent...Hey Reenie<br /><br />I hear what you’re saying about parents needing a break from advocating for their child with special needs. The challenge though is establishing those relationships with the church. Initially the parents will still be speaking on behalf of their child. How does the church come alongside the family while they cope with the necessary changes?Tim Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995007121283046804noreply@blogger.com