by Jolene | Feb 22, 2021 | Spiritual Support
“Jesus cares about the small things.” I could almost hear the voice speaking into my heart. That was weird for me because I can count on one hand the number of times when God has spoken to me that manner. The number ticked up by one while I read John...
by Wendy Vermillion | Jan 27, 2021 | Encouragement
The questions every EA/TEF parent asks after their child’s diagnosis are the same–Why him? Why me? Why us? Guest blogger Wendy Vermillion recounts her struggle and reveals the weapon that helped her parent well during her son’s early days. I’m sure I heard the phrase,...
by Jolene | Jan 25, 2021 | Encouragement
One month ago today, we celebrated Christmas 2020. Those of us who didn’t live through the dark and seemingly endless days of the Great Depression or World War 2 found great comfort in the promises accompanying the birth of our Messiah. The promise of hope.The...
by Jolene | Jan 21, 2021 | Encouragement
EA/TEF Awareness Month is celebrating 10 years of stories here at Different Dream. To mark the occasion, I’ve complied 1 post per year from 2011 through 2020. Your invited to join me for this walk through the past decade. 2011: You Might Be an EA/TEF Parent If… Part...
by Nanette Lerner | Jan 14, 2021 | Encouragement, How-Tos
Is it easier or worse to be an EA/TEF parent in the time of COVID? Guest blogger and EA/TEF mom Nanette Lerner outlines her answer to the question and encourages other parents in today’s post. If you’re the parent of an EA/TEF kid, chances are you were calculating...
by Jolene | Dec 28, 2020 | Holidays, Spiritual Support
What did Mary worry about after her baby was born? Gasp and sacrilege! How dare I entertain the idea of the mother of God worrying about the divine child entrusted to her care. Until I remember that though this baby boy was fully divine and fully human, his mother...