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Author Wallin, Laurie, author.

Title Get your joy back : banishing resentment and reclaiming confidence in your special needs family / Laurie Wallin.

Publication Info. Grand Rapids, Michigan : Kregel Publications, [2015]
©2015.

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Location Call No. Status
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  248.8 WALLIN    Check Shelf
 East Hartford, Raymond Library - Adult Department  248.8 WALLIN    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  248 WALLIN    Check Shelf
Description 175 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-174)
Contents Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada -- Invitation: Come in from the cold -- Yes, you can enjoy life again -- Looking in the mirror (forgiving yourself) -- Restoring joy in how you see yourself -- When special needs don't feel special (forgiving your child) -- Rediscovering joy with your special child -- For better or for worse (forgiving your spouse) -- Rekindling joy with your spouse -- Can't we all just get along? (forgiving extended family) -- Regaining joy in your family -- When the pros don't know (forgiving the professionals) -- Reclaiming joy and confidence with the pros -- Life n the sidelines (forgiving church and community) -- Rebuilding joy in community -- Is God even listening? ("Forgiving" God) -- Rediscovering joy with God -- Author's note -- Notes -- About the author.
Summary For weary parents of special needs kids from a parent who's been there. Full of biblical insights and practical strategies to help you, the weary parent, recognize and shed the resentments that leave you spiritually, emotionally, and socially drained. Wallin meets you right where you are, sugar-coating nothing, but addressing issues with honesty, humor, and--above all--hope.
Subject Families -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Children with disabilities.
Parents -- Religious life.
Forgiveness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Quality or Trade Paperback.
Religion -- Christian Life.
Christian life -- Family.
Family Concerns (Firm)
ISBN 9780825443398
0825443393
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