— Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children
Here's what readers are saying about A Different Dream for My Child:
A Different Dream for My Child offers the right words for those painful moments when everything seems wrong. The author’s personal stories create common ground with readers; her prayers express what grieving parents feel but can’t always articulate; her reflective postscripts nudge readers to move past the “now” and onto the “what’s next?” Philo’s book is like a gentle balm prescribed for persons bruised and battered by circumstances.
Holly G. Miller, The Saturday Evening Post
Powerful, insightful, and candidly honest, Jolene Philo’s book A Different Dream for My Child is a treasured companion for those who’ve journeyed the heart-bending path of caring for a chronically or critically ill child. Written with insight, passion, and wisdom, Jolene’s words deliver both comfort and biblical counsel on the diverse and complex emotional, spiritual, relational, and practical aspects of caring for sick children. This book is a celebration of hope in the God of comfort who walks beside us in the midst of our pain.
Shelly Beach, Award-winning author of Precious Lord, Take My Hand and Ambushed by Grace
The trauma and drama of a sick child is a journey of its own kind. Gratefully Jolene has tenderly come to the heart-aid of these families. If you have experienced or are living in deep sorrow brought on by your child’s condition I recommend that you open this book and allow the balm of understanding to meet you where you are at . . . to help ease your ongoing ache, your loneliness, and your feelings of isolation.
Patsy Clairmont, Author of Catching Fireflies and Women of Faith® Speaker
No words can change the diagnosis, but there are those who can help parents change their attitude. Jolene Philo understands those cries because of the experience with her son, Allen. I highly recommend this book from a mother who opens her heart on every page.
Cecil Murphey, New York Times best-selling author of more than 100 books, including When Someone You Love Has Cancer
What a tremendously helpful and inspiring book! Having two chronically ill children myself, I was amazed at how well acquainted Philo was with the private pain, grief, guilt, and loneliness I have experienced trying to cope with it all. With each devotion, my spirit was lifted into a hope I have rarely felt in the midst of the battle. I highly recommend this book to any parent whose dreams for their children have been sidetracked by illness.
Rene Gutteridge, Author of Never the Bride and My Life as a Doormat
The examples of comfort and shared experience will benefit all who read this book. Chronic sorrow follows chronic disease, and the reflections offered are excellent in addressing this. Every problem discussed is “right on” and pulls out personal recollections of many of my patients. I would recommend it to families and caretakers alike.
David H. Van Dyke MD, Pediatric Neurologist
A Different Dream for My Child, ©2009, Discovery House Publishers