One of the most amazing things about being a special needs parent, are the places it takes you – the places you never would have gone. The things you never would have tried, never would have done, never would have even thought about if you weren’t on this adventure.
Near the top of that list for me is that I never would have started writing, but autism gave me a story to tell. It gave me a unique perspective that I was deeply passionate about – one that I thought might speak to others as well.
That being said, I’ve been PUBLISHED! Who would have thought? Not me!
The book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum, will be released on April 2nd to coincide with World Autism Awareness Day. I have two stories included in the book (you can preview the unedited versions here and here) and I’ve started reading the other contributions as well, and they are amazing! I am completely humbled to be included among such gifted writers, but if you want a copy, you don’t have to wait until April. You won’t even have to even pay for it!
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I hereby announce my very first GIVEAWAY! Here is how you can enter to win a free copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum:
1. Like Spectrum of Blessings on Facebook. There is a Facebook badge to the left of this post that allows you to do this with just one click! (If you have already done this, you can skip this step.)
2. Visit Spectrum of Blessings on Facebook and look for the post labeled, “GIVEAWAY.”
3. Click “Share” and share this post on your personal timeline / Facebook page. (If you share on both your timeline AND a page you will be entered twice.)
You are automatically entered to win! A random drawing for the winner will be held on March 25, 2013 and the winner will be contacted through Facebook for mailing instructions.
Congratulations, Joyce! You’re amazing! How do you find time to do all that you do? God must be on your side!
Blessings to you and your family.
I’m so proud of you!! You have been blessed with a gift for writing. God is good! 🙂
So very excited for you! Keep writing!
So happy for you that this day has finally come. I knew the first time I visited your blog that you were meant to write and to be read. I haven’t esperienced the particular struggles (or joys!) that you have as a Spectrum Mama, but the Truth that upholds you is the same Truth we all need lean into and your words have been grace and mercy to my soul more times than you know. Congratulations on this next step. I will be excited to see what God has for you.
Meredith, this is one of my favorite comments ever! I am so thankful for your encouagement!
I am looking forward to reading your stuff. Perhaps a new day is dawning. I have often suspected our special kids are some of God’s VIPs. Like the blind man in John 9, “it was ordered that the works of God might be displayed in him.” Weather it be in this life or the next. What ever you have done for the least of these my children. May your reward be great.