698 My Strength is My Story with Angela Dee, Voiceless

A mother's journey raising a son with significant needs left his mother helpless and hope-filled. Voiceless was only in Spencer's speech. His heart spoke endless words of love. Angela Dee: A mother of 3 beautiful children who thought her life was complete. "My dream is my reality. This was the calm before the storm.", she explained. Even though she faced many obstacles she never dreamt would be a part of her life, she did everything to love Spencer; her son that went from being a rambunctious healthy little boy to a son, voiceless yet inspiring. Purchase the Book: Voiceless, A Mother's Journey Raising a Son with Significant Needs Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed. Many golden nuggets throughout this coffee chat. Sit back and soak in Angela's strength, relentless spirit, and beauty that shines bright! The calm before the storm The eye of the hurricane Health, destruction, and devastation Caring for a significant needs child Diagnosis Praying, researching, asking LOTS of questions Surrender Unconditional love Voiceless Family dynamics through the storm Guilt Grief of losing your best friend Hope The Today Show A cry out Marriage struggles Divorce Miraculous strength God and His blessings Victor vs. Victim Afraid to ask for help Tears of gratitude Sky diving DOWNLOAD: First Chapter of Spencer's Story   Quotes and statements within the interview: "My life is complete. My dream is my reality." Jeremiah 31:25 "I'll refresh tired bodies. I'll restore tired souls." "Walk in with a normal child and walked out with a 40 pound infant." "I was an emotional mother running on adrenaline." "I was running from God. I was just angry." "Life can change in an instant." "He speaks volumes through his eyes." I've counseled for 20 years, and I've never seen a couple work harder on their marriage. (spoken by Angela's marriage counselor) "People are fearful of what they don't know."  "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" ~ Hebrews 11:1 What would be one thing you would tell that woman? Why are you struggling? The root. Journaling to get emotions and thoughts on paper. It's a safe place. Counseling "You're not alone." What has your story gifted you? "There will be people in your path and you will be able to pay it forward. I really wanted Aunt Rosie to read that book." "You don't know God's plan. His timing isn't necessarily our timing." "I've gotten rid of A LOT of FEAR!" "Dig deep to make those passions in your heart come to life." Resources mentioned in the episode: Purchase the Book: Voiceless, A Mother's Journey Raising a Son with Significant Needs DOWNLOAD: First Chapter of Spencer's Story Angela Dee's Website  The Today Show with Spencer and His Family including his caretaker Nicole Kary Oberbrunner, Author Elite Academy   "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Ready to see if coaching and a mentorship is for you? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Stop trying to do it by yourself. Invest in YOU! You are worth the time!!!   ANNOUNCEMENT: Ready to shine your light and tell your story. Please click on MY STRENGTH IS MY STORY. Here you can submit yourself to appear on the podcast or make recommendations as who you would like to hear. This is going to be a beautiful series!   Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. 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