Stories of Progress
Cherishing hope and healing
Raising a loved one with special needs isn’t easy. Being part of a supportive Christian Science community helps foster healing and encouragement!
CherishAbility is blessed to share these stories and expressions of gratitude, hope and healing with you. They convey the impact and benefits of our mission better than we could ourselves.
Current Story
Daniel, a CherishAbility vocational trainee, working at Camp Owatonna
Daniel finds his niche
Daniel Coolidge is a young man of few words, a warm smile, and many interests. He loves playing ice hockey, drawing, painting, swimming, and connecting with his CherishAbility friends.
An early diagnosis of the claim of autism gave him access to support services throughout his public school years. It also spurred his parents, Scott and Shelley, deeper in their reliance on Christian Science, convinced that a false material picture would not eclipse Daniel’s innate wholeness.
When he turned 22 a few years ago, Daniel aged out of the many school-based support programs that helped him transition into adult life, including job coaching and life-skills classes. Now that he is entering his adult life, job opportunities have proven elusive.
Daniel loves to work, and his favorite vocational training stints when in school included stocking and straightening shelves at a grocery store, and wiping tables and clearing trays at a restaurant …
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Seeing perfection instead of disability
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Healing answers are there
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Hayden finds his true voice
By Shannon Freedman
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Horse-riding injury healed quickly
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CherishAbility is a life saver!
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Everlasting arms of Love
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A life-changing family camp experience
Letter from a grateful family member
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Living beyond labels
Matthew’s story, by Sandy Eggleston
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'Christian Science has always been my lifeline'
A conversation with Emily Canales
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All in for 'Team John'
A letter of gratitude from Marilyn Casanave
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Love reflected in love
Letter from a family camp staff member
“We are so grateful for the support of the practitioner in helping correct our view of our son. With every correct thought, false beliefs are melting away. We are grateful for every step of spiritual progress, unveiling the perfection that is already there. Thank you for this support!”
— CherishAbility parent