If you ask any parent one thing that’s in limited supply in their home time (or money!) is usually at the top of their list. Parents in general stay busy. Parents raising children born with Down syndrome (or any special need) often have an even busier schedule. Being the father of a 14 month old with Down syndrome myself, I know that just having a day off from the various physical, occupational, and speech therapy appointments can seem like a pot of gold at the end of a seemingly never-ending developmental rainbow some weeks.
Perhaps that’s why I can relate so well to Michael Kelley‘s new book, Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, And God.
“Wednesdays Were Pretty Normal.”
I won’t spoil the ending for you, but this is a book you will want to read. If you’ve ever had your world turned upside down in the blink of an eye, this book will help you see how to walk through it with faith and hope. If you’re a Christian and have ever wrestled with how to balance the promises of God with the uncertainties of life, Wednesdays Were Pretty Normal will help you see how it’s possible. And the author doesn’t do this just by quoting a bunch of old “Christian” clichés we’ve all heard a million times, choosing instead to invite you into his families personal journey with the same fears and struggles.
It other words, real talk! Now that’s what I’m talking about.
Just a quick look at the chapters gives you an idea of the kind of story Michael is sharing. I think I can relate to just about every one of these chapter titles in my own parenting journey. Check ’em out:
Pretty awesome, huh?
B & H Publishing Group has generously donated 5 copies of Wednesday’s Were Pretty Normal: A Boy, cancer, and God to give away to readers of NoahsDad.com! Very cool of them, and very cool for you as well!
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Looks like a great read! Cannot wait for a non-US competition! Hint Hint! ;-)
The last book I read was Haven is for real, I thought it was an amazing book and it was from the views of a child!
The last book I read was "notes left behind" by Brooke and Keith Desserich. It was a very touching and moving book.
Would love to read this book! Last book I read that I absolutely love (and HIGHLY RECOMMEND) is "Same Lake, Different Boat" by Stephanie Hubach. We have a almost nine month old with Down Syndrome and this book was amazing for us!
I am disappointed about not being able to get the book because I live in Canada; I did read a bit about the book and know very well how this family coped with the cancer . I lost an 8 year old son years ago (1981) to cancer, and I still remember it as though it just happened yesterday, my son lived 11 months with the disease, and in the end lost the battle, if I could have traded places with him I would have, but unfortunately life doesn't work that way. I grew up in a christian home, but when this vicious disease hit our son, I actually turned away from God and questioned him as to why does this happen to children. I did make sure my son was in touch with God before he passed away, but I had a hard time with it for years, I am now okay with it and have changed my thoughts.
We already follow you guys!! Shared the link here
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would love to get the book read and lend to friends!
Thanks Julie Faig
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And "just having a day off from the various physical,
occupational, and speech therapy appointments can seem like a pot of
gold at the end of a seemingly never-ending developmental rainbow some
weeks."
Yes. So much, yes!
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Not sure if this counts for a link...but here is my facebook wall: http://www.facebook.com/lydia.norvell
Last book I read: I'm currently reading Generation iY by Tim Elmore. Great book about understanding the newest generation of youth. Of course, I'm not too far away from that generation myself, so it's not really eye-opening as far as their attitudes and habits (because I have many of them myself), but it is eye-opening as far as how those attitudes and habits can mean a very bad future for our society, and it suggests what to do about that.
Oh, and The Magician's Nephew, we just finished with the boys (from Chronicles of Narnia). It was a big hit.
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Would love to read this book.
Entry Option #1.