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Lessons We’ve Learned as Parents

December 19, 2018
Michael and Sharon Dennehy
Some of the greatest lessons of life come through parenting. Michael and Sharon Dennehy, the parents of 12 children, nine of whom are adopted, have spent much time in life's classroom and reflect on what adoption has taught them.
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The Realities of Adoption

December 18, 2018
Michael and Sharon Dennehy
Adoption has its challenges. Michael and Sharon Dennehy, known as the "United Nations couple" due to the number of international adoptions they've pursued, talk about the challenges and realities of adopting children with special needs.
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Nurturing a Heart for Adoption

December 17, 2018
Michael and Sharon Dennehy
Have you ever considered adoption? Michael and Sharon talk about the incredible family God designed for them, which includes 12 children, nine of whom are adopted and many of whom have special needs.
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Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

January 9, 2018
Lacey Buchanan
Life is often filled with unexpected turns. Lacey Buchanan talks honestly about the challenges she and her husband have faced since welcoming the birth of their first son, Christian, who was born blind.
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Seeing With Eyes of Faith

January 8, 2018
Lacey Buchanan
Lacey Buchanan talks about the birth of her first son, Christian, who was born with severe facial deformities. Buchanan shares how the faith of her and her husband has helped them through the difficulties.
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Beautiful Chaos

April 26, 2016
Sarah Parshall Perry
Sarah Parshall Perry, who is raising two sons with autism, along with a daughter, tells how she's learning to relinquish control to God even in the middle of an unpredictable, chaotic life.
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Who’s in Control?

April 25, 2016
Sarah Parshall Perry
Sarah Parshall Perry, a wife and mother of three, realized soon after getting married how much of a control freak she really was, and the effects of it on her marriage weren't pretty.
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Defying the Odds

July 15, 2015
Jen Bricker
Romanian-born with no legs, Jen Bricker found a loving family in the home of Gerald and Sharon Bricker. The Brickers encouraged her to try whatever she wanted to-including gymnastics. Jen shares her story.
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Was God Surprised When My Child Was Born?

Lisa Simmons
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How do we, as parents, dream new dreams for our children when we have no idea what the future holds?

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A Note to Jimmy Kimmel, From a Fellow Heart Parent

Tracy Lane
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Our life with Annie hasn’t been easy. But it’s been worth it.

‘I’m Sorry … It’s Her Heart’

Tracy Lane
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Our journey began when doctors told us our unborn daughter would be born with half a heart. In the last year we’ve learned to rely on God’s faithfulness.

10 Ways to Help Parents of Children With Special Needs

Mary May Larmoyeux
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“Some of the greatest needs we have are understanding and friendship.”

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Trusting God in the Valley

April 26, 2013
Amy Julia Becker & Jennifer Shaw
Amy Julia Becker and Jennifer Shaw talk about the unique challenges of raising a child with special needs.
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Embracing the Unexpected

April 25, 2013
Amy Julia Becker & Jennifer Shaw
Jennifer Shaw and Amy Julia Becker talk about how they felt as they sought to understand their child’s special needs.
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Celebrating Special Children

August 31, 2012
Brenda Solomon & Cameron Doolittle
Cameron Doolittle and Brenda Solomon talk about Jill's House, the respite care facility that's giving much needed rest to families.
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Brenda’s Story

August 30, 2012
Brenda Solomon & Cameron Doolittle
Life's twists and turns can be unexpected and unimaginable.
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An Unexpected Gift: Raising a Child With a Learning Disability

Darlene Dick
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As we learned more about our son, it felt like we were unwrapping a precious gift. Each testing day brought new insights into how his amazing brain worked.

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The Impact of a Special Needs Child on a Marriage

February 18, 2011
Laura Hendrickson
The demands of a special needs child often impact a marriage.
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