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A Special Gift a Devotional For Mothers Of Children With Unique Challenges

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I just finished reading A SPECIAL GIFT by Carrie T. Gruman Trinkner, a book that addresses the parents and relatives of special needs children. This is not the sort of book that I would choose to read, but it came highly recommended, so I took a shot. I'm so glad I took that shot because A SPECIAL GIFT turned out to be a great deal more than a devotional for parents and relatives of children with unique challenges--it speaks to every individual about life and how we choose to get the most out of living. I came away feeling spiritually nourished, having been given important lessons about so many of the psychological aspects we must confront in life. Written in an uplifting and inspirational style, this book has general appeal for anyone seeking happiness. It would make a VERY special gift.

This book brought me through a very difficult time. My youngest daughter was born with a cleft palate and club feet, and it threw me into post-partum depression. I am a Christian believer and I trusted in God's Word and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit to help me through...and the book was definitely a gift from Him! It is very encouraging, yet deals with reality. The author truly understands the gamut of emotions that parents go through when facing the challenge of raising a child with special needs. I would highly recommend this book to ANY parent though, because it will help you to see your child through God's eyes.

I found this book in my local Christian store when my daughter was in the hospital for her 2nd open heart surgery. It spoke such comfort to me during such a difficult time and reminded me that I was not alone. So many times people have asked me for recommendations for books for friends with special needs children and this one always tops the list. There is one short story/devotion in here that I earmarked for reading before every surgery and operation it talks of my child being a little lamb safe in the arms of our Great Shepherd and makes such a beautiful word picture. So many disabilities and defects are covered in this wonderful little book. It is a perfect gift for parents who are grieving the loss of a the perfect child in their dreams and adjusting their lives to the great love that comes with a special child. We lost our original copy in a house fire last year, and I am ordering a replacement as soon as I can because it means so much to me!

I received this book as a gift when my daughter was born without the ability to swallow and everything that went into her mouth drained into her lungs. This book really helped me overcome alot personally with being a mother of a special needs child. You always dream as a little girl your babies are going to be "normal"--But Maddison was the Special gift and just what I needed in my life and so was this book. Realizing that God gives these special children to special parents/people really helped change my attitude

If you are a parent struggling with your special children this book is for you. It gave me so many heart warming stories to remember and share. I also know that Carrie, the author, goes and visits families all over the US that are struggling. I have been priveleged enough to have her come and visit me and my son, who has a cleft lip and palate.