The Richest Blessing

Autism. Mental Retardation. Paranoid Schizophrenia. These are diagnoses that no parent wants to hear from a doctor concerning their child. Mental illness is debilitating for the individual. Siblings often battle stigmatism, resentment, and embarrassment. Parents deal with stresses regarding care and guilt over unknown causes. The afflicted never asked for the illness and dream of being "like everyone else". The stresses of mental illness in a child weigh heavy on a parent. Everything from basic care to a child's future seems to be magnified, and answers from experts never truly address the issue at hand. Stability and logic dissolve into chaos. How does one hold on to their own sanity, their marriage, their faith?The Richest Blessing examines the journey of one mother with three special needs children. It reveals her roots, her struggles, her battles, and her faith. It shows a heart of courage and hope in the face of overwhelming circumstances. It offers empathy, humor, and practical advice while abstaining from "cookbook" solutions.If you, or someone you know, are a parent of a child with mental illness, you will find a kindred heart in this author. This book offers you a hope and a solid foundation in an otherwise shifting and bewildering landscape.