by Jolene | Dec 23, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
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 along until December of 2024. 42 years is a long time, which...
by Steve Harris | Dec 4, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
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 Williams will remind...
by Jolene | Nov 25, 2024 | Different Dream, Grief, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
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, those words are making you, as a family...
by Jolene | Oct 28, 2024 | Different Dream, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
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 diagnosed with a dairy allergy in 2012. What...
by Jolene | May 8, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
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 had the courage to acknowledge, even to yourself, the...
by Jolene | Apr 22, 2024 | Different Dream, Holidays, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
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 health issues we weren’t sure would be resolved beforehand and...
