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Embracing This Special Life: Learning To Flourish as a Mother of a Child with Special Needs Paperback – October 11, 2018

by Jenn Soehnlin (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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There is a unique struggle to keep your faith in God’s goodness while juggling the appointments, stress, grief, and loneliness that accompany the special needs parenting journey. As the mother of two boys with special needs, Jenn Soehnlin knows these struggles well and seeks to encourage other mothers with scriptural truths to:

  • Provide a biblical view on special needs parenting
  • Free you from unhealthy expectations, worries, and emotions that God wants you to release
  • Enable you to embrace the life and blessings that God has for you

Embracing This Special Life will help guide you toward hope, spiritual victory, and renewed purpose in your own special needs parenting journey.

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    October 11, 2018
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    5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1723938181
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1723938184
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"This is a fantastic book for moms of special needs children. So many great reminders. Jenn Soehnlin does a great job of contrasting things to embrace and things to release. She weaves scripture throughout to support each chapter. I loved this so much and recommend it to any mommas dealing with a diagnosis for their child."
Melanie Gomez, author of Bundle of Joy: A Devotional for Moms of Special Kids


"Jenn's words in Embracing This Special Life are exactly what parents like us need to hear when adjusting to a life we didn't expect. She shares from her personal journey and from Scripture, helping readers see God's plan for their lives from His perspective. I'm so thankful for her encouragement and highly recommend this book!"
Sandra Peoples, M Div, author of Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family


"In Embracing This Special Life, Jenn Soehnlin answers questions every mom of a child with a disability asks at some point: What do I do with emotions like grief, anxiety, and fear? How will I find a way for myself and my child on this unexpected road? How do I stop seizing control and trust God's plan? Patiently and transparently Jenn explains the key concept she discovered after her sons were diagnosed with special needs. To flourish in families like ours, moms must learn what to release and what to embrace in order to trust God with their lives and the lives of their precious children."
Jolene Philo, M. Ed, co-author with Dr. Gary Chapman of Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 11, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 157 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1723938181
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1723938184
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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Jenn Soehnlin

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Jenn Soehnlin finds joy in writing about faith, praying Scripture, navigating special needs parenting, and embracing this one life we've been given.

She also loves spending time with her husband and two sons, coffee chats with friends, curling up with a good book, and enjoying a wonder walk through nature.

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This Book is for Stepmoms too!
For the first 8 years of my marriage my stepson lived in an intermediate care facility. In November 2020 my husband began working from home and we decided that it was in my stepsons best interests to be discharged from the facility and live at home. For the most part the initial transition positive. But in September 2021 we moved and then we had conflict with my stepson’s mom in 2022 that required court resolution in 2023. (Although I have been an active member of the author’s Facebook group for some time I didn’t read the book until this year. I believe my reading of the book was God’s timing. This book encouraged, challenged, and helped me to embrace the heart of my stepson.
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LNB
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging Christian Perspective
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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Jenn does an amazing job of telling her personal story as a special needs mom while pulling in scripture to encourage and support. She dives into the raw, hard emotions so many of us feel but struggle to cope with. Through biblical truths she provided just what my heart needed in this season. She reminds us that Jesus has a purpose for each of us and loves our children just the way they are. Highly recommend every special needs mom read this book, as I know you will find encouragement for your soul.
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Julie Gaking
5.0 out of 5 stars Release and Embrace
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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Jenn takes you into her struggles of being a special needs mom, how she has learned to release them and embrace this special life that God has given her. As a special needs mom myself, we all struggle in these areas of our journey, some areas more than others. Jenn's honesty helps us realize we're not alone and helps us see how we need to release what's holding us back from God's will for our lives as special needs moms and to embrace our children and husband and this life as God desires. May we all learn through her help to be obedient in this life God has also blessed us with. This book is excellent for those who have recently received their child's diagnosis or those who have been on this journey for a quite a while. Thanks Jenn for sharing your heart and what you've learned from God with us!
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is for Stepmoms too!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
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For the first 8 years of my marriage my stepson lived in an intermediate care facility. In November 2020 my husband began working from home and we decided that it was in my stepsons best interests to be discharged from the facility and live at home. For the most part the initial transition positive. But in September 2021 we moved and then we had conflict with my stepson’s mom in 2022 that required court resolution in 2023. (Although I have been an active member of the author’s Facebook group for some time I didn’t read the book until this year. I believe my reading of the book was God’s timing. This book encouraged, challenged, and helped me to embrace the heart of my stepson.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is for Stepmoms too!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
For the first 8 years of my marriage my stepson lived in an intermediate care facility. In November 2020 my husband began working from home and we decided that it was in my stepsons best interests to be discharged from the facility and live at home. For the most part the initial transition positive. But in September 2021 we moved and then we had conflict with my stepson’s mom in 2022 that required court resolution in 2023. (Although I have been an active member of the author’s Facebook group for some time I didn’t read the book until this year. I believe my reading of the book was God’s timing. This book encouraged, challenged, and helped me to embrace the heart of my stepson.
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kdmccrayz
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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She touches every aspect of life and struggling. What a terrific resource for parents/caregivers of special needs children. I love her end of chapters questions to help you process with God.
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Kristin
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and healing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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This book is filled with Biblical truths and hope. Jenn shares her own personal struggles on her journey as a special needs mom and reminds us of God's promises and help. This book will encourage any special needs mom to find joy, hope, and a deeper trust in God's plan for their lives.
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meredithmd
4.0 out of 5 stars She gets it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2018
I give a talk called From Grief to Grace: Embracing the Gift of Your Child. You can imagine, then, the kinship I felt with Jenn as I read this book! Jenn knows what it means to simultaneously grieve and praise; weep and smile; regret and hope. This book is for those who are struggling to grasp the praising, smiling, and hoping. Let Jenn gently guide you on your way.
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MrsEngland
5.0 out of 5 stars Soothing to the soul. A gift!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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This book feels like a dear friend’s encouraging words of wisdom while also feeling like a really heartfelt Bible study. I needed this in the midst of frustration and sadness over my daughter’s disability. Thank you, Jen Soegnlin!
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Lauren C.
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for every Special-Needs Mom!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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This book is a must-read for every special-needs mom! Jenn invites us into her journey as a special-needs mom who honestly processed the emotions, disappointments, and challenges that come with this stewardship WITH God. Jenn shares the struggles transparently and shares the truth from God's word that empowers our souls to overcome in every season of this journey. Jenn offers biblical truth that will encourage, comfort, convict, and equip you to flourish in your journey as a special-needs mom! This book will refresh the mom feeling alone, grieved, frustrated, fearful, or overwhelmed in her journey.
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