BECOMING A FAMILY impacted by SPECIAL NEEDS did not disable GOD'S GOOD PLAN for your life.

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RECLAIM YOUR FREEDOM to move forward with JOY AND FULFILLMENT into GOD'S POWERFUL STORY for your life.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • "Every time I speak with Sandy I walk away encouraged and feel inspired to keep going! She is such a light in this dark world. I have witnessed her countless times encouraging other moms in our online community groups. She always has a word of wisdom and speaks life and truth to those she encounters. She is an incredible gift and blessing to our ministry and to me personally."

    Becky Davidson Co-Founder and President, Rising Above Ministries

  • "When I first started working with Sandy I was looking for clarity and balance. She has the gift of taking the overall picture and helping me break it down into doable pieces and helped me with every step along the way. I always felt supported by Sandy, and it was a truly wonderful experience to have her as my coach."

    Cameron J.

  • “Sandy has a friendly, positive way of supporting others on our journey as special needs moms. I look forward to connecting with her every week and hearing her supportive biblical advice. She uses real life examples to display God’s faithfulness and to spread hope to others.”

    Linda C.

ABOUT UNDisabled Lives

I believe that, as special needs parents, we have the power to play the hand we’ve been dealt to win. And each of us gets to decide what "winning" looks like for us - based on our family’s unique needs and desires, abilities and circumstances.

Yes, our lives may be difficult, but they don’t have to be "disabled" lives. We can move forward one step at a time - one choice at a time - to define and create our family’s most fulfilling, most joy-filled, "UN-disabled lives". What might that look like for you?

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Why I Set Goals For My Son For 2023
Why I Set Goals For My Son For 2023

I believe God has a plan for my son that will enable him to continue to grow into the best version of himself, whatever that may be.

Mindset Does Matter
Mindset Does Matter

Even if circumstances don’t change, joy can come from choosing a different mindset.

Rest Is A Weapon
Rest Is A Weapon

Taking the time to rejuvenate, even before we feel too tired, is not irresponsible. The LORD showed me that taking breaks to help me rest was a weapon.

Planning The Transition To Adulthood
Planning The Transition To Adulthood

Even though the focus on transitioning your child to adulthood may seem premature, asking these types of questions can help make the process go a lot smoother.

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

As special needs parents, do we allow tough circumstances to change our perspective about who Jesus is to us?

A Pathway No One Knew Was There
A Pathway No One Knew Was There

The LORD’s ways are truly higher than ours and sometimes involve ways forward that we’d never expected.

Deep Cleaning
Deep Cleaning

Our hearts need regular attention. A dirty dishwasher reminded me that I had neglected to tend to my own heart.

Tempted To Doubt
Tempted To Doubt

When we’re tempted to doubt God, He will remind us of Who He is.

His Masterpiece
His Masterpiece

Each of us has been designed specifically by God so we can do all that He has prepared for us. He calls each of us His masterpiece. How do we become who He already says we are?

JOYFUL
JOYFUL

The ability to experience joy is a gift from God that enables us to persevere through tough circumstances.

LORD, How Can My Child Know You?
LORD, How Can My Child Know You?

Special needs or disability don’t disqualify our children from knowing the Lord for themselves.

Sometimes Self-Advocacy Has To Precede Self-Care
Sometimes Self-Advocacy Has To Precede Self-Care

Neglecting to care for ourselves is an injustice to us and our families. Are you willing to advocate for your own physical, spiritual and emotional needs so that you and your family can thrive?

He's Still The One Who Directs My Paths
He's Still The One Who Directs My Paths

As we trust in God’s lordship - even when our hearts are struggling - He promises to show us which paths to take.

Seasons Change
Seasons Change

Sometimes, even when it’s difficult to imagine things changing, we can move into a season of a less restricted life.

I Won't Forget YOUR Faithfulness
I Won't Forget YOUR Faithfulness

Our circumstances don’t negate the faithfulness of God. He’s even faithful to remind us of His faithfulness.

I Know The Plans
I Know The Plans

Despite the difficulties that can accompany lives impacted by disability, we can hold onto our HOPE because God’s plans for us are GOOD.

He Chose Me
He Chose Me

Sometimes the LORD allows for our suffering so He can showcase His glory.

Those Who Sow in Tears
Those Who Sow in Tears

Scripture promises that those who “sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.” Do you believe that?

Taking Care Of Me
Taking Care Of Me

Self-care is vital if we want to remain strong over the long term. Here’s my current self-care routine. What’s yours?

BOOK REVIEW: "Aching Joy" by John Hague
BOOK REVIEW: "Aching Joy" by John Hague

Written from the perspective of a special needs dad, this book documents the tension all special needs parents experience between discouragement and hope, the aching and the joy.

Adulthood...Is He Ready? Am I?
Adulthood...Is He Ready? Am I?

The reality of adulthood for our kids can feel scary and overwhelming. Even still, we have to help prepare them (and ourselves) for the transition.

20th Anniversary Reflections
20th Anniversary Reflections

I used this “20th anniversary” to reflect on what I’ve learned - with an eye towards how my experiences might be a help to someone else on their special needs journey.

Why A Coach?
Why A Coach?

Working with a coach is a form of self-care that can help you to reconnect to your own goals, recognize your strengths, and create a plan for living a more fulfilling life.

What Is An UNDisabled Life?
What Is An UNDisabled Life?

How would our lives change if we CHOSE to be less restricted by what we believe we can’t do and more focused on what we could do if we sought opportunities for our family to live its “least restrictive life”?