{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"3. Special Parenting in a Not So Understanding World","description":"Today my guest will share about what special need parenting has been like - the unknowns, the waiting, the process and how her hope in Jesus has helped her find joy and fulfillment in the journey. Having a special child impacts your marriage, other children and need for community. I am thrilled to have Melanie Gomez on today!   Interview: I am thrilled to have Melanie with us today (0:50) Tell us a little about yourself (1:52) At what point did you know about your son\u2019s diagnosis? (2:52) Was this time isolating? Did you have anyone in your life who had a child with special needs? (7:37) Nick is now 20. What did the growing up years look like? (11:34) Tough conversations are ones we need to be having at home and not relying on others to have with our children. It feels like this is a missing link (17:27) How has having a special needs child impacted your marriage? (20:28) You mentioned the Enneagram - what is your number and your husband\u2019s number? (24:23) Would you share what your ministry looks like? (25:43) Tell us more about Redefine Special (29:21) Where can people find more about your devotional? (31:52) We are Christian mommas. Is there anybody in scripture you\u2019ve found yourself most relating to? (33:39)   RESOURCES: Bundle of Joy Redefine Special Redefine Special Facebook   Find me on Instagram and Facebook! ","author_name":"Hope in the Process","author_url":"http:\/\/jennisheneman.libsyn.com\/website","html":"