Unexpected Blessings
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
Unexpected Blessings helps special-needs families move past the pain and confusion of their circumstances and slowly, firmly face the future with hope. Speaking honestly about struggles that accompany a variety of disabilities, Sandra Peoples shows readers how to· let go of false beliefs that hold them back· work through the cycles of grief · focus on self-care and healthy routines· understand disability based on what the Bible says· rebuild a strong faith foundation· create support systems for themselves and others Filled with real-life stories and hard-earned wisdom, this book shines a light on the possibilities and blessings that come when parents see their new purpose in life--which was God's purpose for them all along.
Endorsements (12)
“Reading Unexpected Blessings was like being wrapped in an enormously comforting hug that I didn’t even know I needed! It is both practical and emotional, offering affirmation to all special-needs parents. I know Sandra’s beautiful words will give fellow parents the tools they need to not only accept a diagnosis but also to thrive. Her stories and encouragement reminded me again and again of the immense joy found along this detour we’re on as special-needs families.”
“Unexpected Blessings is a book rich with faith. Sandra Peoples has learned faith in the trenches of life as she discovered how to do life by loving and caring for a son affected by autism. This book is only incidentally about disabilities—it’s mainly about life as it should be lived as dependent, believing children.”
“When my husband and I stood facing our family’s Plan B, we didn’t know what our next step should be or why God had allowed it. Unexpected Blessings provides a biblical and helpful resource for parents like us who are facing a difficult diagnosis for their child. I only wish I’d had it from the very beginning of our autism journey!”
“It is always uplifting for me to pick up a book written by a parent of a child with disabilities. I know I am reading authentic words written in blood, sweat, and tears. Sandra’s writing is particularly encouraging because it is incredibly practical, faithfully scriptural, and saturated with the gospel.”
“In this excellent book, Sandra Peoples offers not only empathy (as a both a parent and sibling of a child with special needs), but also a biblically-grounded cause for hope for all those living a Plan B life. Unexpected Blessings will comfort you, challenge you, encourage you, and ultimately point you to Jesus. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
“This is a must-read that will bring hope and offer practical insights to anyone on the unchartered journey of raising a child with special needs. Read this book and learn from one of the best!”
“For those struggling with the hardships of disability, Unexpected Blessings is an encouraging reminder that God’s Plan B is always better than our Plan A. With biblical truths, thought-provoking questions, and practical tips, Sandra speaks to readers who may be caught in their own cycles of fear and grief, and helps them to identify the blessings hidden within the beauty of God’s unexpected but faultless designs.”
“Sandra Peoples knows all about the heartache a special-needs diagnosis can bring. In this book, she helps parents like her to rise above the emotional chaos and breathe easy again. At each turn, Unexpected Blessings points us back to the hopeful promises of Scripture and the nearness of God.”
“You may be ‘cautiously optimistic’ on your journey like Sandra was, but she guides you through the diagnosis to the differences a special-needs addition to your family brings, tackling topics of family, marriage, friends, and church as we learn to let go of the challenges that come our way so that change can happen and bring us from pain to purpose!”
“A wise, empathetic, and seasoned guide to navigating . . . the universal struggles of special-needs parents. We are not alone!”
“Sandra Peoples writes from the same vantage point as her readers. She’s a parent on an unexpected, challenging, and rewarding journey as she and her husband raise their child with special needs. From the first page to the last, she shares compassion and hope that equip parents to embrace their journey and help their families thrive.”
“You may be ‘cautiously optimistic’ on your journey like Sandra was, but she guides you through the diagnosis to the differences a special-needs addition to your family brings, tackling topics of family, marriage, friends, and church as we learn to let go of the challenges that come our way so that change can happen and bring us from pain to purpose!”
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