Sandra Peoples - Unexpected Blessings: The Joys & Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family

Reading Unexpected Blessings was like being wrapped in an enormously comforting hug that I didnt even know I needed! It is both practical and emotional, offering affirmation to all special-needs parents. I know Sandras beautiful words will give fellow parents the tools they need to not only accept a diagnosis but also to thrive. Her stories and encouragement reminded me again and again of the immense joy found along this detour were on as special-needs families.

Courtney Westlake, author of A Different Beautiful

Unexpected Blessings is a book rich with faith. Sandra Peoples has learned faith in the trenches of life as she discovered how to do life by loving and caring for a son affected by autism. This book is only incidentally about disabilitiesits mainly about life as it should be lived as dependent, believing children .

Paul Miller, author of A Praying Life

When my husband and I stood facing our familys Plan B, we didnt know what our next step should be or why God had allowed it. Unexpected Blessings provides a biblical and helpful resource for parents like us who are facing a difficult diagnosis for their child. I only wish Id had it from the very beginning of our autism journey!

Christine Hoover, author of Searching for Spring and Messy Beautiful Friendship

It is always uplifting for me to pick up a book written by a parent of a child with disabilities. I know I am reading authentic words written in blood, sweat, and tears. Sandras writing is particularly encouraging because it is incredibly practical, faithfully scriptural, and saturated with the gospel.

Greg Lucas, author of Wrestling with an Angel: A Story of Love, Disability, and the Lessons of Grace

In this excellent book, Sandra Peoples offers not only empathy (as a both a parent and sibling of a child with special needs), but also a biblically-grounded cause for hope for all those living a Plan B life. Unexpected Blessings will comfort you, challenge you, encourage you, and ultimately point you to Jesus. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Rachel Wilson coauthor of The Life We Never Expected: Hopeful Reflections on the Challenges of Parenting Children with Special Needs

This is a must-read that will bring hope and offer practical insights to anyone on the unchartered journey of raising a child with special needs. Read this book and learn from one of the best!

Marie Kuck, cofounder of Nathaniels Hope

For those struggling with the hardships of disability, Unexpected Blessings is an encouraging reminder that Gods Plan B is always better than our Plan A. With biblical truths, thought-provoking questions, and practical tips, Sandra speaks to readers who may be caught in their own cycles of fear and grief, and helps them to identify the blessings hidden within the beauty of Gods unexpected but faultless designs.

Sarah Parshall Perry, author of Sand in My Sandwich: And Other Motherhood Messes I m Learning to Love and Mommy Needs a Raise ( Because Quitting s Not an Option)

Sandra Peoples knows all about the heartache a special-needs diagnosis can bring. In this book, she helps parents like her to rise above the emotional chaos and breathe easy again. At each turn, Unexpected Blessings points us back to the hopeful promises of Scripture and the nearness of God.

Jason Hague, author of Aching Joy: Following God through the Land of Unanswered Prayer

You may be cautiously optimistic on your journey like Sandra was, but she guides you through the diagnosis to the differences a special-needs addition to your family brings, tackling topics of family, marriage, friends, and church as we learn to let go of the challenges that come our way so that change can happen and bring us from pain to purpose!

Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini, national speakers with FamilyLife and authors of Unexpected Journey: When Special Needs Change Our Course

A wise, empathetic, and seasoned guide to navigating... the universal struggles of special-needs parents. We are not alone!

Diane Dokko Kim, special-needs ministry consultant and author of Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special Needs Parent

Sandra Peoples writes from the same vantage point as her readers. Shes a parent on an unexpected, challenging, and rewarding journey as she and her husband raise their child with special needs. From the first page to the last, she shares compassion and hope that equip parents to embrace their journey and help their families thrive.

Jolene Philo, author of the D IFFERENT D REAM P ARENT ING series and coauthor of Every Child Welcome