by Angela Parsley | Oct 3, 2018 | Grief, Spiritual Support
“Suffering is not what I wanted for my child,” says guest blogger Angela Parsley, who has been dealing with pain since she was young. Yet, her daughter is dealing with similar pain issues with no relief is in sight. Angela shares how she stays strong as...
by Jolene | Feb 22, 2018 | Grief, Spiritual Support
The grief we live with as parents of kids with special needs is real and pervasive. This week, it showed up in two different places at two unexpected times. Grief’s first appearance came as I sat enthralled by our granddaughter who was sleeping in my arms....
by Jolene | Dec 14, 2017 | Grief, Spiritual Support
This Is the Hope of Christmas I almost talked myself out of writing a December column this year, and for good reason. I didn’t have the heart to write about the joy of Christmas after first receiving a message that my husband’s stepmom, who had been in hospice for a...
by Jolene | Feb 22, 2017 | Grief, Spiritual Support
Special needs parents want so many things for their children with disabilities. They’re so busy meeting their kids needs, they fail to pay attention to their own. Today, guest blogger Kimberly Drew writes about 5 things special needs parents want from their...
by Jolene | Sep 16, 2016 | Grief, Spiritual Support
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by Scott Newport | Aug 31, 2016 | Grief, Spiritual Support
Guest blogger Scott Newport is visiting Different Dream today with the poem Take a Breath, which he wrote for a grieving father. Grab a tissue now. You’ll need it. On a Sunday afternoon I met with Pierre, for the second time, at the children’s hospital. “My...