Dec 4, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Special Needs Parents: Where to Find Strength

Special needs parents like guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff are experts at heavy lifting associated with caregiving. In today’s post she explains where she find support when the chaos of daily life leaves her weak-kneed. Special Needs Parents: Where to Find Strength My house is filled with medical diagnoses that shape how we go about life. Most... read more

Apr 12, 2012 Posted by Jolene

A Prayer for Rest, Part 2

Yesterday guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff shared her prayers during recent challenges associated with raising two boys with special needs. Her first prayers were for strength after being called for jury duty. In today’s post, she writes about finding strength and praying with gratitude. A Prayer for Rest Where Does my Strength Come From? I... read more

Apr 11, 2012 Posted by Jolene

A Prayer for Rest, Part 1

The task of raising a child with special needs is a series of ups and downs, hope and despair, joy and challenge. Guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff and her family recently went through a challenging time that left her praying for rest. A Prayer for Rest Prayer Father God, it has been a rough few weeks. This month has not started out with a bang, but... read more

Mar 12, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Free Prayer Guide: 30 Ways to Pray for Your Family

I love bargains and love to pass them on to friends. Today, I’m passing along something better than a bargain – a free download of a prayer guide from my book, Different Dream Parenting. Why a 30 Day Prayer Guide? This prayer guide, along with the other 6 in Different Dream Parenting, is a 30 day guide – a whole month’s worth.... read more

Aug 11, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Special Kids Need Special Moms: How to Advocate for Your Child

This past weekend, I was in Florida to conduct a specialty workshop at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 2010 International Convention. As you might expect, the moms who attended were incredible women with incredible stories and wisdom. Special Kids Need Special Moms Audio Download In the next few months, I will conduct book research by picking the... read more