by Jolene | Jul 21, 2020 | Holidays
My Other Child My other child is the one rarely mentioned on this blog. Like other typical siblings of kids with special needs and disabilities, her story is the one less told. Less told, but no less important.Less dramatic, but no less precious.Less worrisome, but no...
by Jolene | Nov 20, 2019 | Holidays
When Being Thankful Is Hard As a Special Needs Parent When being thankful is hard as a special needs parent––and let’s not beat around the bush, watching our children struggle doesn’t lend itself to loud hosannas––how do we approach Thanksgiving? How do we...
by Brittany Miller | Oct 2, 2014 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Special Needs Sacrifice? Not So Much Hello, Different Dream readers. Would you join me in welcoming Brittany Miller as a new guest blogger? She’s mom to three daughters: Audrey, Brooke, and Juliette. Brooke was diagnosed with Aicardi Syndrome when she was five...
by Jolene | Feb 14, 2014 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Valentine’s Day Thru Special Needs Thick & Thin Valentines Day is here. My husband, Hiram, and I will give each other cards, but there will be no night out, no flowers, no chocolate, no bottle of wine. Just enjoying a quiet evening at home, a tradition that...
by Jolene | Mar 28, 2013 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
The Small Things Parenting a child with special needs is a big thing—sometimes, an overwhelming thing. Those big things can keep us from seeing and appreciating the small things God uses to draw us close to him. With Easter fast approaching, may God use this devotion...
