Meet the Spivey's -Scott, Machelle, Scotty, and Sam. Enjoy Sam at the beginning of the podcast singing "Jesus Loves me ".

Family, we are all special with needs, uniquely designed and all have needs. Reaching out for help and giving help is the most natural thing to do. We all need teacher to survive and thrive. How do you help family members thrive who may need additional support? Just like every part of our body needs special attention, we need to make sure everyone around us is treated with value so that our lives and our communities can be stronger. How are you making a difference in the lives around you? How are you coming along side those most vulnerable who need additional support?

Helpful Resources

1. https://www.ndss.org/about-down-syndrome/down-syndrome

2. https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-statistics-asd

"When the light of Christ pierces through the cracks in your life, self dies and grace prevails." That's what it means to live broken and poured out. It's not about you, it's about Christ living in and through you. As you listen to the lyrics of this song that I penned during a challenging time in my life, may you be reminded that Jesus is always ready to take our broken pieces and do something amazing with them if we will let him. Praying God's peace over you today. Give him whatever is in your broken vessel today because he stands ready to heal and make you whole. Amen!

"'Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light'" (Matt. 11:28-30 ESV).

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? Claudette Harris said, " I trust God" when she was given unexpected life changing news. Can you make the same declaration? Listen to be inspired about how even during hard times, God can still give you seeds of encouragement to sow that will impact others.

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What is most important for you? Is it your achievements, or is it your health, family, friends, and spirit. As I return to Michigan from my short stay in Chicago, I revisit the 5 emotionally healthy choices me must choose inorder to move towards health and wholeness. Lean in, listen, and learn to love yourself again.

Jesus said, "'Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.' This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: 'Love others as well as you love yourself. Matthew 22: 37-40

Do you consider yourself emotionally healthy? Listen to this podcast and be challenged to make changes to bring yourself into balance so that you can become more fruitful and find wholeness.

Unshakable You: 5 Choices of Emotionally Healthy People, John Opalewski

Choice 1: Love Yourself

Choice 2: Manage Your Anger

Choice 3:Protect Yourself From Abuse

Choice 4:Refuel Emotionally

Choice 5:Stay Alert

How resilient are you? Are you easily bogged down the speed bumps of life or do you recover quickly and move on? Sometimes we all need a little support to keep moving forward. However, we all have today as a gift and putting markers of positivity is important to protect our future memories. When you look have over your life, what do your remember?

Are you ready to live on the right side of life? Are you making a difference where you are? Your voice matters, raise it up and stand for those who are voiceless in this time.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

The Negro Hymn/ Black National Anthem written by

James Weldon Johnson and music by J. Rosamond Johnson continues to leave me speechless. May these words of Faith, Hope, propel you to be an initiator of change in your community. Sung by the Berklee college of Music Students.

Lift every voice and sing/Till earth and heaven ring/Ring with the harmonies of Liberty/Let our rejoicing rise

High as the listening skies/Let it resound loud as the rolling sea

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us/Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us/Facing the rising sun of our new day begun

Let us march on till victory is won

Friendship is a gift. In this episode we explore the power of friendship with friends, family, volunteers, and pets. Nicole Buday, volunteer coordinator of Leader Dog for the blind in Rochester, Michigan looks at this subject and shares personal stories the wonder of friends. What type of friends do you have?