Unexpected Blessings

The Joys & Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family

Sandra Peoples

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• eBook ISBN:
  9781493415984
• Year: 2018

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Endorsements
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction
• 1. Shipwreck
• 2. Letting Go
• 3. Where Can I Go? (Cycles of Grief)
• 4. What We Overcome in Order to Move On
• 5. Hold On
• 6. Adjust Your Routines
• 7. Forging a New Path
• 8. Rebuild on the Rock
• 9. Strengthening Relationships with Your Family and Friends
• 10. A New Tribe
• 11. Making a Difference
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• Notes
• About the Author
• Back Cover