Expectations vs. Reality: What to Do When Life Doesn’t Match The Plan
Expectations are like rabbits. They can be warm and fuzzy, but when ungoverned, all manner of problems result. The other day I had only a…
Author: 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's mom to two beautiful daughters and is thankful to be raising them, serving other families with unique needs, and using her gift of writing and speaking to minister to others. Jennifer is also the author of a youth fiction book series and is trusting God with His timing on publication. Jennifer has been a mom for 11 years. She and Brandon have been married for 13 years.
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Mom vs. Angry Child: Resisting the Urge to Bite Back
Eldest was having a bad day. The world was conspiring against her. To make matters worse, Dad was making her do homework. So when I…
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Moms Need Encouragement
The other day Eldest and I had a wonderful mother-daughter date … until the drive home. Somehow, reflection on a movie shifted into an argument…
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Autism, Food, and Weighty Parenting Issues
As a child I struggled with food. Texture issues and a strong gag reflex made meals a chore. I didn’t even like going over to…
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How Is Your Foundation?
The other day while waging war against the weeds in my yard, I noticed the dirt was pretty low next to the driveway. In fact,…
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An Important Message to the Martyr Mom
Yesterday I starred in my very own production of Martyr Mom. I’m the only one who does any work around here, I thought. The closing act…
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My Child Wants to Follow the Crowd
A few weeks ago, while visiting friends, Eldest texted to ask me if she could watch a movie. When I looked up the movie, I…
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Resisting Desire’s Pull
Have you ever wanted something you didn’t have? Wanted someone? Chances are if you are human you answered yes. What is desire? Dictionary.com defines desire,…
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What is Your Value, Mom?
Recently I saw a book entitled something like “The Best Couples Die Rich.” Really? Is that the goal? To chase the wind and die trying…
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Finding Rest in My Imperfections
Once upon a time … Isn’t that how most fairy tales start? And fairy tales are fantasy, yes? Yet … sometimes it is easy to…
