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It was helpful to hear the idea of pathways forming new pathways and being 'stuck' - all new concepts I have never heard of
." AV
MOPS at Grace Brethren
in Ownings, Maryland
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Very helpful. Love Amy's introduction
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HJ
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My children are grown. I wish I had some of this information! I look forward to passing your wisdom to other parents. Thank you
! LC
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Would love to attend a seminar with my husband
." AM
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Thank you for sharing your stories - it makes me realize how truly blessed we are! God bless you
! TK
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I loved the tools you presented us with to really find the root problem and correct it
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Can't wait to check out the online audio on hyperactivity
! KB
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Just a God-send. I have 5 kids. All have something. Just what I needed to hear
." LH
Found helpful: "
Answering questions from the group, sharing personal stories, tips to change behaviors. Thanks so much for sharing with us! You have a beautiful family
." KW
An especially delightful blessing at the MOPS event, was the addition to our team of Steve and Katie Keene. This beautiful couple started out as clients and now are sweet friends. It brought such joy to us to see them loving on the moms with their wisdom and experiences as they raise their children who have many different challenges.
And now we gear up for the
Parent Support group we are hosting in Lynchburg
this week and then trek off to Maryland to host a ministry table at MACHE - Maryland Christian Home Educators at the Frederick County Fairgrounds - on Friday and Saturday. We will be available to bring hope and help to homeschooling parents who are raising and teaching children who have challenges.
Praise and Prayer
Praise
: There is always much to praise our gracious God for in our lives and in ministry. This month, we wish to highlight that we are especially grateful that He chose to preserve Amy's 
life after a very rough start and not only preserve it, but show His mercy, grace, power, and love in her growing and shining for Him. She brings much encouragement and hope to families raising kids with special needs. She also inspires others toward love and good deeds. Many are in awe at God's work in her life and that brings them closer to Him. For all of that, we praise Him!
Please pray:
Parents
: God is giving us many opportunities to interact with parents. We want to bring them the hope of Jesus first and foremost and then love on them in a way that reaches their hearts and other needs. We also want to bring them "what to do about it" pieces.
Pilot Ministry
: We are very excited about some new ministry stirrings that are happening in several different cities. Next newsletter we will share in more detail. In the meantime, please pray that we listen well to where God wants us to go and what He wants us to do and that He will raise up an excitement in willing participants to join our team.
Clarity in communication
: We want to articulate well God's vision for this work. Please pray that we create the right words to clearly explain that vision and to reach the hearts of pastors, ministry workers, and others God would have participate with us in reaching this "unreached people group" of families raising a child with special needs or challenges.
Traveling Mercies and Abundant Funding
. We always appreciate prayers for traveling mercies, strength and stamina, and abundant funding through faithful monthly supporters, special gifts, and collaborators in ministry so that we can expand ministry opportunities.
Grace and Peace to you in Abundance,
Tom, Julie, and Amy
Cornerstone Tutorial
Parent Seminar in Pasadena EP Church, Maryland.
