Today Ellie Sanazaro, the author of the book Image Bearer, shares her story of misdiagnosis and adoption. She encourages us to remember that the value of our children with special needs depends NOT on what they do, but rather how they have been created fearfully, wonderfully, masterfully, and purposefully by God.

June 8, 2021, Ep. 43

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:21-    Intro 
• 1:45-    Ellie’s Story
• 3:58-    Living in Tension
• 8:00-    Opportunities to Celebrate
• 10:30-  Wonderfully Created
• 15:33-  Connecting
• 19:08-  Eliminating Obstacles
• 23:38-  Image Bearer
• 28:58-  Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Image Bearer Book by Ellen Sanazaro
• National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
• Scriptures mentioned: I Corinthians 12:9,12-26; Ephesians 2:10; Genesis 1:27
• Find Ellie Sanazaro on Instagram and Facebook

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