I don’t know about you, but it seems as if my husband and I rarely get out as a couple. Even more unusual is spending time with a large group…
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.
Young Mothers Need More Hands and Friends
As I pulled into my driveway the other day, I saw one of my neighbors heading for her backyard. I jumped out of the car and jogged across the wet…
Father’s Day — What is the Greatest Gift You can Give?
The other day my husband and I heard some news that made our hearts sink. A friend announced he was getting a divorce, though it wasn’t his choice. Although I…
Summertime with Friends
Summer is here! Now what? I spend a lot of time wondering what to do with my daughter during the summer months. Our younger child will continue in her special…
Depression, Chronic Pain, and Motherhood
Without a doubt, the last five years of my life have been stressful. From the moment I conceived our second child, she had problems; therefore, I had stress. I’ve never…
Mothers Need Naps, Too
For most of my life, I’ve been a high achiever. I’ve made goals and stuck to them. Things have not always worked out as I planned, but I don’t recall…
Spring Break Nearly Broke Me — Traveling with a Special Needs Child
Since the birth of Rachel and her subsequent diagnosis with autism, vacations have taken on a new meaning. Traveling with children always resembles a circus with the parade of blankies and…
Mom-of-the-Year Award Up For Grabs
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. I don’t know about you, but if there was a mother-of-the-year award, I’d be out of the running. The day started out hectic….
Greater Love
The other day I was running late … again. Imagine that. I’d been watching the clock and felt I had plenty of time to get to our special needs gymnastics…
Failure to Live up to My Own Expectations
The other day one of my friends said, “Some days I feel as if I walk around with a big F for failure on my forehead. It seems I always fail in some…