Dec 6, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Guest Blogger April Brownlee says, “It’s Okay to Grieve”

Last month, guest blogger had readers laughing themselves silly with her first post, Random Acts of Vomit. This month, she’s back with a more serious post, one in which she shares a lesson she wishes someone had taught her when their daughter was first diagnosed with Noonan Syndrome. It’s Okay to Grieve I wish I had known it was okay to grieve. Or that the process could take years. When I... read more

Dec 1, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Tools to Overcome Grief Waves this Holiday Season

Guest blogger Laurie Wallin is at DifferentDream.com today. She’s sharing from her heart about the emotions she’s experiencing this holiday season. She also shares five strategies to help her (and you)  ride the waves of grief that accompany this season of joy. Tools to Overcome Grief Waves this Holiday Season Holidays have a different feel for us as special needs parents. There’s... read more

Sep 13, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Vacation from Grief

Guest blogger, Scott Newport, lost his son Evan a few years ago. Rather than hide his grief journey, Scott willingly shares his struggles with others on the same path. During a recent summer walk, he took a vacation from his grief and focused on the beauty around him. With the end of summer drawing near, I hope Scott’s poem will be a final summer getaway for you, too. Vacation from Grief Summer is... read more

Aug 29, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Introducing Guest Blogger Rebekah Benimoff, Part 1

Once again, it’s my pleasure to introduce a new guest blogger, Rebekah Benimoff. In today’s post, she shares the story of how her family’s special needs adventure began. Though your child’s diagnosis may be different than her son’s, I think you’ll identify with how she and her family responded. A Life Altering Diagnosis It began with rapid weight loss. Tyler dropped... read more

Jul 12, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler & Shelly Beach: After the Crowds Are Gone

Grief is a lifetime occupation for parents of children who die. It outlasts the crowds who attend the funeral. It outlasts the patience of friends who expect parents to move on with life. Steve Siler’s Song for Grieving Parents This month, Steve Siler of Music for the Soul addresses the grief of parents after the crowds go away. You can listen to this month’s song here: After The Crowds Are... read more