LONGWOOD, FL-Parents of special needs children often hurtle obstacles on a day-to-day basis without gaining much ground. Eventually, the race tires them out and they are left with overwhelming feelings of loneliness and isolation. Jean McGehee Davison's Connections of Hope Throughout an Emotional Journey (paperback, 978-1-60034-779-5) brings families affected by a disability back in touch with God and reveals Him as a healer, comforter, and encourager through a collection of true-life stories. Through devotion, education, and encouragement, readers will learn they are not alone in their situations, gain an understanding about children with disabilities and their families' needs, become more empathetic so they will seek out families whose needs are greater, and be driven to understand the disabled community.
Davison, a tireless devotee of occupational therapy and a caregiver to individuals in need, says, "I believe communities typically do not see those families suffering with children who have many medical/emotional needs. The families have little exposure to community events due to the many needs they address on a daily basis with their children. As a result, the community does not readily know that the families could be suffering. Awareness in the Christian community needs to be raised. We are a people who choose to minister. Ministry opportunities within this population of people are so vast." Though many may not realize it, the disabled community is growing at three times the rate of normal populations.
Jean McGehee Davison founded a parent support group through her home church, Royston Baptist. Through her work there, she has not only supported families but also raised awareness of local families dealing with disabling conditions by sponsoring specific events that focus on the disabled.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order Connections of Hope Throughout an Emotional Journey through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007