Some of the greatest lessons of life come through parenting. Michael and Sharon Dennehy, the parents of 12 children, nine of whom are adopted, have spent much time in life’s classroom and reflect on what adoption has taught them.

Adoption has its challenges. Michael and Sharon Dennehy, known as the “United Nations couple” due to the number of international adoptions they’ve pursued, talk about the challenges and realities of adopting children with special needs.

Have you ever considered adoption? Michael and Sharon talk about the incredible family God designed for them, which includes 12 children, nine of whom are adopted and many of whom have special needs.

Life is often filled with unexpected turns. Lacey Buchanan talks honestly about the challenges she and her husband have faced since welcoming the birth of their first son, Christian, who was born blind.

Lacey Buchanan talks about the birth of her first son, Christian, who was born with severe facial deformities. Buchanan shares how the faith of her and her husband has helped them through the difficulties.

Sarah Parshall Perry, who is raising two sons with autism, along with a daughter, tells how she’s learning to relinquish control to God even in the middle of an unpredictable, chaotic life.

Sarah Parshall Perry, a wife and mother of three, realized soon after getting married how much of a control freak she really was, and the effects of it on her marriage weren’t pretty.

Romanian-born with no legs, Jen Bricker found a loving family in the home of Gerald and Sharon Bricker. The Brickers encouraged her to try whatever she wanted to-including gymnastics. Jen shares her story.

Amy Julia Becker and Jennifer Shaw talk about the unique challenges of raising a child with special needs.

Jennifer Shaw and Amy Julia Becker talk about how they felt as they sought to understand their child’s special needs.

Cameron Doolittle and Brenda Solomon talk about Jill’s House, the respite care facility that’s giving much needed rest to families.

Life’s twists and turns can be unexpected and unimaginable.

The demands of a special needs child often impact a marriage.