May 26th We’re starting chapter 7 today, reading testimonies from Joni and Greg and reflecting on God’s “sanctifying sandpaper.” How has God used your child’s disability to sanctify you? What areas of sin have been rubbed smooth because of your child’s influence on your life? May 30th How does knowing that your circumstances and situation…
I’m excited to share I have signed on with Bethany House Publishers for my newest book for special-needs parents! Over the last few months I’ve been working with Karen from Credo Communications on a book proposal for a project that will equip special-needs parents to move from a place of pain and confusion to finding their purpose,…
May 23rd We’re starting chapter 6 today and it was tough for me to read because last year we believed James was being abused. CPS, the police, the school, and a sexual assault nurse were all involved and thankfully didn’t find any sign of abuse. And last year around Thanksgiving, a boy James’s age eloped…
May 18th Katie says she lost track of friends when she was focused on her family’s needs. Can you relate? How have your friendships changed since your child’s diagnosis? May 19th Who helps you when you are weary? A spouse or other family member? A therapist or teacher? A friend? Give thanks to God for…
May 15th Today’s reading is just a couple pages from chapter 4 as we start to think about a new topic: how to react when people just don’t get it. Some stories of when friends or family just didn’t get it are hurtful and some are humorous. Do you have a story to share of…
May 9th- When you got your child’s diagnosis, how did your dreams for him/her change? Was that process hard for you? Can you look back at it with confidence in God’s plan, or are you still wondering what God is up to? May 10th- How do the words of Jesus from the book of John…
