Different Dream Living Blog
The Lessons I Learned while Raising a Child with EA/TEF
Jolene Philo reflects on a lifetime of lessons learned while raising a child with EA/TEF and shares the insights she’s won.
Looking Back at Your Child’s EA/TEF Journey
Looking back at your child’s EA/TEF journey can give parents a new perspective about past events. Guest blogger Maggi Gale shares how her look back clearly showed her how God was with their family during their daughter’s very unusual first weeks of life in 2002. Three...
How Do I Let Go of My Adult EA/TEF Child?
Valeria Conshafter explores the question “How do I let go of my adult EA/TEF child?” for EA/TEF Awareness Month.
How Can an EA/TEF Parent’s Anxiety Be Held in Check Before their Child Starts School?
Karena Skibinski shares her answers to the question: How can an EA/TEF parent’s anxiety be held in check before their child starts school?
Ringing in the New Year with EA/TEF Awareness Month
Jolene Philo is ringing in the New Year with EA/TEF Awareness Month for the fifteenth year at Different Dream.
When God Redeemed My Worst Christmas Ever and Used It for Good
Jolene Philo relates the tale of when God redeemed her worst Christmas ever and used it for good—42 years later.
Jesus Loves Me This I Know
Mark Arnold takes comfort and encouragement from his son’s rendition of “Jesus Loves Me,” which has been shared with so many.
Does God Speak Dutch?
Guest Blogger Steve Harris ties a favorite Christmas movie to a favorite poem to bring encouragement to special needs parents.
This Thanksgiving I’m Grateful for Grief
“This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for grief” is not something you hear a lot. Jolene explains why this is her heart this Thanksgiving.
The Power Names Have for Kids with Disabilities and Special Needs
Guest blogger Heather Braucher explains the power names have for kids with disabilities and special needs.