A few weeks ago, I was talking with a friend who had been divorced for many years. As I keep hearing of more people going through divorces, I asked her for…
Jennifer Dyer
Jennifer Dyer has an M.S. in Communications Disorders, which served her well in her professional career as a speech-language pathologist. Never did she imagine that her education and career were God’s way of preparing her to be a mom to her own daughter with autism. Today, she enjoys reaching out to other families who face similar diagnoses. As a cancer survivor, carpet-cleaning veteran, and originator of the “Messy House Ministry,” Jennifer feels blessed to share joy, peace, and humor with others facing life’s challenges. She and her IT genius husband Brandon have been married since 1998.
Playing Cards with My Autistic Daughter
Earlier today, my youngest daughter, who is severely autistic, decided to play cards. Can you believe I used to alphabetize my pantry? Now, I just try not to fall and break…
Clothes Shopping — What to Wear?
As we got ready to go swimming yesterday, my husband’s eyes grew large when our oldest came downstairs in a two piece swimsuit. It’s more of a tankini than bikini,…
Facebook Faux Pas
Last night, my hubby cracked up while looking at his email. He looked at me with his eyebrows raised. “Evaporated. Just keep stirring to get rid of lumps?” I stared…
‘Mommy, What is Abortion?’
Did your eyes grow wide when you read that title? My heart pounded and I grabbed the steering wheel tighter when my 7-year-old shot that one at me the other…
Exciting Breakthrough with My Autistic Daughter
For the last several years, my life has been a mess, in more than one manner of speaking. Autism threw us one crisis after another, often several at a time. Exhaustion and emotional…
Conflict, Childhood, and Marriage
Yesterday my 7-year-old daughter seemed out of sorts. After I intervened in a fight between her and her younger sister, she exploded verbally and said, “You make me feel like…
Autism
If you are new to the world of autism, there is help for the uninitiated. Three years ago when I first heard my daughter’s diagnosis of severe autism, I felt…
A New Perspective — Helping a Friend Cope with Alzheimer’s
Over the last several months I’ve watched one of my good friends experience a new season of life. Shortly after her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, it became apparent that my friend’s…
Potty Training Prayer Answered
This past Sunday I almost stayed home from church. That particular day of the week is always stressful, and taking my autistic daughter to church often ties my stomach into…