by Lillian Flakes | Dec 26, 2019 | Different Dream, Holidays
Special needs gift exchange has meant something unusual to Lillian Flake since her daughter Catherine was born. In her guest post, Lillian describes the beauty and joy Catherine brings to the season and to her family. One of the delights of the Christmas season is the...
by Jolene | Dec 23, 2019 | Different Dream, Holidays
Our first Christmas away from home was also my first one as a parent. My husband and I lived in a small, remote town. Our town was surrounded by ranches. Cattle and sheep outnumbered people by the thousands. Taking our sick and struggling baby to the doctor required a...
by Kathy Guzzo | Dec 19, 2019 | Different Dream, Holidays
Checking your caregiving Christmas lists is one thing you can do to ease stress and manage expectations as the holiday draws closer. Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo suggests checking your caregiving Christmas lists in at least three ways. December is filled with gathering...
by Jolene | Dec 18, 2019 | Different Dream, Holidays
All hail the birth of Jesus! The import of one word in that command electrified me as I worshipped with my home congregation during this Advent season. We were singing the new-to-me song, Arrival, and the lyrics grabbed my attention and my heart. The word that zapped...
by Lesley Butterfield Harrop | Dec 17, 2019 | Different Dream, Holidays
Santa, special needs and the single mom. Now that’s a combination too often overlooked during the Christmas season. Guest blogger Lesley Butterfield Harrop explains her complicated relationship with St. Nick in light of her son’s special needs and how she...
by Jolene | Nov 25, 2019 | Different Dream, Holidays
Small things are worthy of great gratitude. I know this. You know this. Every parent raising a child with special needs knows this. Even so, I consistently ignore the small blessings God does provide and fixate on the big things I think He should provide. Are you with...
