About the Author
From the distressing words spoken in a doctor’s office to new parents of a child diagnosed with SMA type 1, to the final words of a ninety-four-year old parent suffering from dementia comes this heartwarming account of the journey of a family who faced the diagnosis of a terminally ill child and the long years of saying goodbye to a parent with dementia. Their words will evoke tears, cultivate hope, and look at the mystery of disabilities with uncommon transparency. You will be spared easy answers and treated to spontaneous moments of laughter. Their story reaches beyond the world of physical and emotional disabilities. It will reach any life that is facing distressing times. Your faith will refocus on God, who brings comfort into the impossible and hope into the shadows
Ron retired in 2021, and he and Cyndi moved to Lebanon, Tennessee. His satisfaction in life comes from thirty-four years of working as a pastor in six parishes, and twenty-three years at Biola University, where he was introduced to the world of spiritual formation and care of the soul, and cultivated a world view that emphasized stewardship in all of life.
He enjoys reading detective stories, historical novels, and American history. His learning curve is sharpened by reflection on his own personal journey through journaling, conversations with his family, and the small group that he and Cyndi attend.
The song lyrics that accompany his writing reveal his enjoyment of country, gospel, jazz, classical, and folk musical styles.
God’s Special-Needs Children is his first publication.
He credits the foundation for his worldview to his parents, who encouraged hard work, excellence, faith, and service in life. Though a simple farmer and wife, they lived what they believed and were consistent to the end. His life has been anchored by the teaching of mentors during his studies at Bethel University. He and his wife attend Crosspoint TV/Mt. Juliet and benefit from the teaching of Pastor Kevin Queen at Crosspoint TV/Nashville.
I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.
—3 John 4
About the Author
From the distressing words spoken in a doctor’s office to new parents of a child diagnosed with SMA type 1, to the final words of a ninety-four-year old parent suffering from dementia comes this heartwarming account of the journey of a family who faced the diagnosis of a terminally ill child and the long years of saying goodbye to a parent with dementia. Their words will evoke tears, cultivate hope, and look at the mystery of disabilities with uncommon transparency. You will be spared easy answers and treated to spontaneous moments of laughter. Their story reaches beyond the world of physical and emotional disabilities. It will reach any life that is facing distressing times. Your faith will refocus on God, who brings comfort into the impossible and hope into the shadows
Ron retired in 2021, and he and Cyndi moved to Lebanon, Tennessee. His satisfaction in life comes from thirty-four years of working as a pastor in six parishes, and twenty-three years at Biola University, where he was introduced to the world of spiritual formation and care of the soul, and cultivated a world view that emphasized stewardship in all of life.
He enjoys reading detective stories, historical novels, and American history. His learning curve is sharpened by reflection on his own personal journey through journaling, conversations with his family, and the small group that he and Cyndi attend.
The song lyrics that accompany his writing reveal his enjoyment of country, gospel, jazz, classical, and folk musical styles.
God’s Special-Needs Children is his first publication.
He credits the foundation for his worldview to his parents, who encouraged hard work, excellence, faith, and service in life. Though a simple farmer and wife, they lived what they believed and were consistent to the end. His life has been anchored by the teaching of mentors during his studies at Bethel University. He and his wife attend Crosspoint TV/Mt. Juliet and benefit from the teaching of Pastor Kevin Queen at Crosspoint TV/Nashville.
I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.
—3 John 4