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Not As Rare As You Think You Are

February 17, 2016 by Barbara Dittrich 3 Comments

Raising a child with a chronic illness, disability or special need can often be a bone-achingly isolating existence.  The stares, exclusion, judgment, and hurtful comments can sometimes make caregivers like us feel like we are serving time in a penal colony, far from the comfortable normalcy of the average family. Without realizing it, well-meaning family and friends can push us further to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barbara Dittrich, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Hidden Disabilities, Medically Fragile Tagged With: Elijah, isolation, mentoring, rare disease, Snappin Ministries, World Rare Disease Day

When They’re No Longer Little or Cute

July 2, 2014 by Barbara Dittrich 28 Comments

 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?     How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,     with sorrow in my heart every day?     How long will my enemy have the upper hand? Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!     Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die. Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”     Don’t let them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barbara Dittrich, Transitions Tagged With: advice, Barb Dittrich, Encouragement, Gillian Marchenko, Guest Post, Snappin Ministries, special needs parenting

NOT GUILTY!

July 16, 2013 by Barbara Dittrich 6 Comments

“If only I had taken better care of myself during pregnancy…” “I know I’m tired, but I really need to do more for my kids.” “Why didn’t I push that doctor harder for answers?” “If I could just get more organized, maybe I could spend more time helping my child with therapies at home.” “I’m such a bad mom for not enrolling my child in more activities.” If you have ever entertained thoughts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barbara Dittrich, Living Life Daily, Scripture Tagged With: Barbara Dittrich, guilt, parenting, parenting special needs, Revelation, self-doubt, Snappin Ministries, special needs, special needs parenting

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