Today my guest will share about what special need parenting has been like - the unknowns, the waiting, the process and how her hope in Jesus has helped her find joy and fulfillment in the journey. Having a special child impacts your marriage, other children and need for community. I am thrilled to have Melanie Gomez on today!
Interview:
- I am thrilled to have Melanie with us today (0:50)
- Tell us a little about yourself (1:52)
- At what point did you know about your son’s diagnosis? (2:52)
- Was this time isolating? Did you have anyone in your life who had a child with special needs? (7:37)
- Nick is now 20. What did the growing up years look like? (11:34)
- Tough conversations are ones we need to be having at home and not relying on others to have with our children. It feels like this is a missing link (17:27)
- How has having a special needs child impacted your marriage? (20:28)
- You mentioned the Enneagram - what is your number and your husband’s number? (24:23)
- Would you share what your ministry looks like? (25:43)
- Tell us more about Redefine Special (29:21)
- Where can people find more about your devotional? (31:52)
- We are Christian mommas. Is there anybody in scripture you’ve found yourself most relating to? (33:39)
RESOURCES:
Bundle of Joy
Redefine Special
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