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Inspriational story about my friend Feb 17, 2010
This is an inspirational story about a family that I knew when I was growing up in New York state. Jeff was a friend of mine and was full of love and joy. He was one of the most happy people that I have ever met even though he was born with severe challenges. This book chronicles my friends life, his parents struggles and joys, and the family's incredibly strong faith as they Journey with Jeff through his special life. The book is written specifically for inspiration for caregivers of people with special needs, but the story is inspirational for all people. This is one of those books that you keep after you've finished reading and turn to it when life throws you a curveball.
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A must read for High School Students enrolled in Parenting Classes or those interested in working with Children Jun 10, 2009
This book is a great instructional tool on the psychology of a family expecting a baby and finding after the baby was born, that the child was downs syndrome.
Well written, heart rending, it leaves one with the experience of what an average family travels through with downs the same way one experiences Nazi Germany through the eyes of Anne Frank.
I highly recommend this book to all, everyone will benefit from it.
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Journey with Jeff Nov 23, 2008
Hi, I loved this book Journey with Jeff. I read it a few months ago...and I learned so much. I work with Adults that have Developmental Disabilities.. and I learned more from this book than conferences I have attended. Sybil writes from the heart...and I learned such wisdom from her book, not just about Developmental Disabilities..yet about life, and positive and realistic perspectives. Hearing from a mother/parent perspective was so helpful in the field I am in.. I feel this needs to be a training tool for anyone going into the field of helping people with Developmental Disabilities.
Thank you Sybil for sharing your experiences..family, and good wisdom!
Sincerely,
Janda
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Inspiring read! Oct 21, 2008
As an author of the You Are Not Alone book series, I came across this precious book. It was an inspiring story of a family who shared their walk with Jeff, and how he impacted their lives and many others. It was honest and hope-giving.
Lynda Young
author, Hope for Families of Children with Cancer
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Heartfelt and honest book! May 08, 2008
My friends in Rochester sent me this book after reading about it in their local Sunday paper. We are raising a 2-1/2, very spirited and loving son with DS and, although it's frustrating at times with the extra time needed for various therapies, dr. appts., etc., the joy he brings our lives far outweighs any of those frustrating moments. My friends thought they were sending me a book that would just be an enjoyable read. What they - and I - didn't realize is the impact it would have on my heart! The author tells it like it is and doesn't sugarcoat anything: her sense of loss after learning that Jeff had DS. The anger she felt with people who treated Jeff like a "non-person" ....and the love and appreciation for those who loved him as much as she did. Even the frustration she sometimes felt with the doctors and Jeff's limited abilities. And ALWAYS the joy and faith she had in the Lord and His never failing ability to confirm that He was in control. No matter how difficult things were, she always praised and thanked the Lord for confirmation that Jeff was serving a very important purpose on this Earth: to spread unconditional love to everyone he met. The book is easy to read yet has the ability to profoundly impact your life. Personally, it has helped me realize that I have spent the last 2-1/2 years believing that my son would be the "exception". And he very well may be; no one knows God's plans for our lives. But Sybil's book has helped me "ground" me in more realistic goals for his future and prepare me in case he isn't the exception. She is openly honest about the difficulties of raising a child with special needs and for that I am very grateful. I can only say "Thank you!" to Sybil for being so honest and open and for sharing her heart. I feel like I know her just by reading her story. The book is a "must read" for anyone with a young special needs child, especially if they haven't had much contact with other parents or support groups.
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