Joe and Cindi Ferrini married in 1979 and are members of FamilyLife’s National Speaker Team. Joe has practiced general dentistry for 31 years; Cindi founded Creative Management Fundamentals and has written several publications. Together they authored Unexpected Journey – When Special Needs Change Our Course. They have lived their unexpected journey in the Cleveland, OH area along with their three children.
For a marriage to succeed, the couple must recognize that they are a team. It’s what a good marriage is all about — especially as it relates to raising and taking care of individuals with special needs.
A couple’s level of oneness is usually evident in their level of companionship, commitment and passion for each other.
Building oneness in marriage is crucial when caring for others.
In our lack of preparedness, communication can be frustrating and often leads to a lack of unity in the marriage.
The long haul is a day-to-day, moment-by-moment journey with each other and God.
It often falls on the wife and mother to discern how to best support and nurture relationships within the family.
When a man enters into a covenant relationship with his bride, he commits to the responsibilities of loving, honoring and cherishing her.
