Spending this time with the McCalls was instrumental for me as a therapist professional, working heavily with this population for a mere 8 hours in their 24 hour world. What I do know is that families with children who have disabilities have the odds stacked against them, often resulting in negative situations. Misunderstanding and conflict can certainly come about in a marriage, between a husband and wife. Siblings may often resent the immense attention given to a child with special. Grandparents may not understand modern day diagnoses, often the source of harsh criticism for parents. Society, itself, is just not that tolerant and patience for the “unnormal”. I am inspired by the McCalls because I can tell that their spirituality is what drives
