Unexpected
A Memoir of Endurance and Triumph in Raising a Challenging Child
9781955656160
160 pages
Little Creek Press
Overview
Has your life gone as planned, or have there been surprising challenges along the way? This inspiring memoir tells of an adoption that took the Parkers down an unexpected journey as their daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD, then Asperger's and finally, bipolar disorder. The only way to endure those years was to take life one day at a time and ask God for strength and wisdom.
After years of frustration, their prayers were answered in miraculous ways. If you're in a similar situation, know that a happy ending may be possible for you, too. Do you believe it?
Author Bio
In addition to UNEXPECTED, Maralee Parker is the author of two children's books and hundreds of published devotionals. She serves on the Board of Directors for a local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) affiliate. She's happily married to Greg for 45 years, mom to Chad and Beth, and grandma to Abby, Lexi, and Ethan. Her career in included years at David C Cook as an Editor, and at Judson University as a Marketing and Enrollment Manager. She's now happily retired, enjoying coffee every morning in her sunroom, watching the birds with Greg and their two dachshunds, and thanking God for His faithfulness.