Category Archives: Special Needs

Happy 7th Birthday, Princess Roo!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Today is Princess Roo’s 7th birthday! Because we knew I was going to The 2:1 Conference this weekend, we spent last weekend doing major birthday celebrating! Last Friday, Princess and I made a special shopping trip together to find things … Continue reading →

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Family Update: The Past Week

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

My posts have been sporadic lately because we have been busy! Honestly, we haven’t been feeling well either. The pollen counts are high, and that has taken a toll. Some of us also seem to be fighting a virus right … Continue reading →

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10 Things #2to1Conf Attendees Should Know About Me

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

We are SEVEN days away from the start of The 2:1 Conference! I’m a little late, but after an extremely busy, blog-neglecting start to the week, I’m joining the pre-conference build-up with a link-up at Bowmania. Steph is doing a … Continue reading →

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Labels Have a Place

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I have spent the past six years of my life searching for answers for my daughter. I admit that I have sought labels, diagnoses—because I want to know what’s going on and how to help my daughter reach her full … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Nothing

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

The last several days have been exhausting. Last Thursday night, Princess Roo was up in the middle of the night with a stomach bug or GI issues. (I’m not sure which, but the result was the same.) Early Friday morning, … Continue reading →

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2:1 Meet-Up for Parents of Kids with Special Needs

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know that I was scheduled to speak at The 2:1 Conference but that the session Heather Laurie and I were co-hosting was cut. I was blessed with partial sponsorships by two wonderful … Continue reading →

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God’s Timing is Perfect!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Recent events showing how perfect God’s timing is have led me to meditate on Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV1984): “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . .” The first thing that happened is … Continue reading →

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Immunology and Baptism

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Immunology and baptism really have nothing to do with each other. They’re just the main topics of my thoughts tonight. This week we’ll have Princess Roo’s immunology appointment. We’re seeing the immunologist at the children’s hospital—not her allergist/immunologist, the one … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Gifts, Faith, Family, Gratitude, Multitudes on Monday, Special Needs | 18 Comments

When the Shock Wears Off

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It’s been a little over two months since we got the diagnosis that changed our world. It wasn’t unexpected, but hearing someone say it out loud and seeing it written in a report about my daughter still caught me off guard. … Continue reading →

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Bad News, Good News, and More Good News

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

If you’re planning to go to The 2:1 Conference, you may have already noticed that the schedule has been streamlined. Some hard decisions had to be made, and several breakout sessions were cut, including the special needs homeschooling session that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Gifts, 2to1Conf, Gratitude, Homeschool, Multitudes on Monday, Special Needs | 6 Comments