by Jolene | Dec 23, 2024 | Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
When God Redeemed My Worst Christmas Ever and Used It for Good When God redeemed my worst Christmas ever by using it for good, it came as a big surprise. Most likely because 1982 was the year of my worst Christmas ever, and the using it for good part didn’t come...
by Steve Harris | Dec 4, 2024 | Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Does God Speak Dutch? Does God Speak Dutch? is an unusual way to begin a Different Dream post during the Christmas season. I encourage you to read on and let guest blogger Steve Harris explain the connection. It’s a good one you won’t want to miss! This December Andy...
by Jolene | Nov 25, 2024 | Grief, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
This Thanksgiving I’m Grateful for Grief This Thanksgiving I’m grateful for grief. That statement is going to make family members scratch their heads when we celebrate the holiday together and I announce that this Thanksgiving I’m grateful for grief. Chances are,...
by Jolene | Oct 28, 2024 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Enjoying the Holidays with a Food Allergy Enjoying the holidays with a food allergy sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? After all, eating together is an integral component of the holiday season. I looked forward to making our traditional holiday foods until I was...
by Jolene | May 8, 2024 | Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Special Needs Mom, How Are You Doing this Mother’s Day? Special needs mom, how are you doing this Mother’s Day? Has anyone asked you that question before? Has anyone acknowledged that your feelings may not match what cards and commercials make them out to be? Have you...
by Jolene | Apr 22, 2024 | Holidays, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
My Favorite Vacation Planning Tips for Special Needs Families My favorite vacation planning tips for special needs families were put to good use this past January and February. Our original idea was a 3-generation trip to Disney World over spring break. Due to some...
