Raising Nathan Against All Odds

CHRISTINE STAPLE EBANKS DEMONSTRATES A POSITIVELY EXCEPTIONAL "MISSIONARY ZEAL" IN FOSTERING SUPPORT FOR THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. Raising Nathan: Discovering the Blessings, Joy, and Purpose in Raising a Child with Disabilities is a poignant testament to the power of faith, hope, and family bonds in the face of daunting adversity. Given her son's prognosis of a fifty-fifty chance of surviving childhood, the author navigates the emotional journey of accepting his special needs and her family's choice to courageously love and defy the odds. The author's conversational, down-to-earth style reveals the relentless determination to embrace their circumstances. The accounts of the journey are raw, real, and vivid while offering actionable insights into partnering with God and families in meaningful and transformative ways.