Laura Hernandez and her husband, Tony, are raising their ten children in the Dallas area. Over less than five years, their family grew from six to twelve, adding three biological children and three adopted children. Struggling to maintain a peaceful home and learning to care for children living with invisible disabilities, Laura developed practices to turn her family into a peaceful team, relying on the Lord.

Laura works as a coach, educating mothers in areas such as:

• The invisible disability of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Identifying and learning about disability as an adoptive parent
• Practical ways special needs parents can systematically bring calm to the chaos at home

Learn more from Laura

KEY QUESTIONS:

• How can parents create a peaceful home amid challenges?
• What do adoptive parents need to know about identifying signs of disability and caring for children with special needs?
• How can churches support adoptive and special needs parents?

KEY SCRIPTURES:

• “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
• “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

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Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training.

Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.