family

One of Carissa Kahl’s earliest memories is watching her mom, Christy Beeler-Rose, cheer for the Indianapolis Colts. In 1997, when Carissa was just 4 years old, Carissa would watch as her mom danced and somersaulted around the RCA Dome...

I watched as the two lines slowly appeared on the test. They were faint, yet blaring. “You’re pregnant” they screamed. I’m pregnant. Tears fell from the corners of my eyes and slid slowly down my cheeks. I could taste the salt...

Tired. Worn out. Burnt out. Exhausted. Stressed. When you hear these words, is there something that resonates with you? Are there days when you would hear that question and respond "Me! Me! That's me!" I get the sense many of us are running around...

Making a trip to the Southern Indiana amusement park Holiday World has become a yearly tradition for my family. For the past few years, we’ve opted to wait until October, when the park offers Happy Halloween weekends. I’m a...

I love summer. Weeks before the last day of school, I begin anticipating the long stretch of time when the kids and I will all be home together. I look forward to it every year.  It is a little reprieve from...

As my 5 year old son and I walked out of gymnastics last night where he takes a private 1/2 hr class, it was cold, damp and a bit windy in the looming dusk.  Freezing, I excitedly said "Let's...

My name is Liz and I've been married to my high school sweetheart, Matt, for 24 years. We have been blessed with 7 beautiful kids. We are a unique needs family with Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities enhancing...

Many people associate adoption with bringing a brand new baby home from the hospital. But what if the right child for you is actually a grade schooler or teenager? In honor of National Adoption Month this November, read on...