Hi friend,
I'm excited to share the latest podcast episode featuring Sarah Fraser, author of "I Didn't Sign Up for This". Sarah opens her heart about adopting a daughter from China whose special needs were more complex than initially understood, and how she's successfully homeschooled her nonverbal daughter for years.
EP 12: How to Homeschool a Child with Special Needs: Navigating Life Skills & Academics When Thinking, "I Didn't Sign Up For This!"
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In this powerful conversation, Sarah shares:
- Her journey through grief and acceptance when facing unexpected challenges
- How she balances therapy appointments with homeschooling
- The freedom of focusing on "progress over perfection"
- Practical tips for teaching a nonverbal child
- Finding God's goodness when life doesn't go as planned
Whether you're currently homeschooling a child with special needs or simply need encouragement for your parenting journey, this episode offers both practical wisdom and heartfelt inspiration.
📖 This Week's Devotional: Strength in Weakness
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9 |
Reflection
How often do we feel inadequate for the tasks before us? In our conversation with Sarah, she repeatedly mentioned feeling ill-equipped to homeschool her daughter with special needs. Yet this is precisely where God's strength shines brightest.
When we say "I didn't sign up for this" or "I can't handle this," we're actually creating space for God's power to be displayed. Our limitations become the canvas for His limitless ability.
Sarah's journey reminds us that God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. He sees beyond our self-perceived inadequacies to the beautiful work He plans to accomplish through us.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, when I feel overwhelmed by responsibilities I didn't choose or challenges I don't feel prepared for, remind me that Your grace is sufficient. Help me to see my limitations not as obstacles but as opportunities for Your power to work through me. Give me the courage to take the next step, knowing You walk beside me. May I find rest in Your goodness, even when my story shifts in unexpected ways. In Jesus' name, Amen.
💞 Creating Community
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Question of the week: What is your biggest challenge and biggest joy in your current season as a mom to a child with special needs? Reply to this email or post in the group to share!
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With love and grace,
Elyse
P.S. If this episode resonated with you, would you consider sharing it with a friend who might need it? Sometimes the greatest gift we can give another mother is the reminder that she's not alone in her struggles.
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Elyse Scheeler
Podcast Host of Speaking Life Into Motherhood
Speech Language Pathologist, Wellness Coach, doTerra Wellness Advocate
"Empowering transformations by speaking life into mind, body, and soul."
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