Chosen for Charlie: When God Gifts You with a Special-Needs Child - Softcover

Forsthoff, Jen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1943613974 ISBN 13: 9781943613977

Publisher: Life Bridge Press, 2016

Synopsis

"I chose you to be her mom."

When faced with a diagnosis that says your child will never be "normal" or that he or she will always have "special needs," you don't feel chosen. You feel fearful, angry ... confused. Questions race through your mind:

Why did this happen?

What am I supposed to feel?

How do I raise this child?

What do I do now?

When doctors told Jen Forsthoff that her daughter had Down syndrome, her emotions swelled. And then, God spoke: "I chose you to be her mom."

Those words brought clarity and helped Jen see the privilege she'd been given--the honor of loving and caring for her precious daughter.

If you are the parent (or parent-to-be) of a special-needs child, you may feel lost, scared, hurt, angry, or confused. But know this: You are not alone. In Chosen for Charlie, you will find hope and encouragement for living with faith and finding the blessing in the most challenging circumstances. No, you are not alone. You are chosen.

"With Jen's thoughtful, provocative, and insightful reflections on the specific calling of the special needs of each child, you will be encouraged to find fresh hope in your personal journey." --Sue Detweiler, author of 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom

"Jen Forsthoff has given us a most compelling, compassionate, and transparent insight into her incredible journey of faith. This book is a God-given gift that speaks to the heart!" --Kemp Holden, chairman, Worldwide Evangelism

"Chosen for Charlie is a tremendous resource for every parent, grandparent, or anyone chosen to love and care for a special-needs child." --Becky Thompson, author of Hope Unfolding

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"Chosen for Charlie celebrates the joy-filled destiny to be on mission for God as a parent. With Jen's thoughtful, provocative, and insightful reflections on the specific calling of the special needs of each child, you will be encouraged to find fresh hope in your personal journey." -Sue Detweiler, author, radio host, and pastor at Life Bridge Church "This is more than a wonderfully touching and profoundly inspiring memoir, though it is certainly that in spades. It is also theologically and spiritually challenging. This moving book is for all those on a 'special' journey. In fact, I highly recommend it to everyone willing to move to higher ground." -Dr. Mark Rutland, president of Global Servants and The National Institute of Christian Leadership "Jen Forsthoff has given us a most compelling, compassionate, and transparent insight into her incredible journey of faith, doubts, and questions about facing difficult and confusing assignments. This book is a God-given gift that speaks to the heart! I could not stop reading Chosen for Charlie, and neither will you!" -Kemp Holden, chairman, Worldwide Evangelism "In Chosen for Charlie, Jen beautifully unwraps the gift of what it means to be hand-selected by God to care for a special-needs child. While exposing the raw realities and tender truths of her own story, Jen's biblical and hope-filled teachings continually point back to the Lord as the source of strength for every parent's journey. Chosen for Charlie is a tremendous resource for every parent, grandparent, or anyone chosen to love and care for a special-needs child." -Becky Thompson, author of Hope Unfolding and Love Unending, creator of Scissortail SILK "There is no more powerful confidence builder in the world than to be 'chosen.' It sets you apart for something significant by someone that really matters. Jen has honestly shared her beautiful heart story so that you, too, may believe in the privilege you have as a 'chosen one.'" -Tammy Dunahoo, vice president of U.S. Operations and general supervisor, The Foursquare Church "I believe Chosen for Charlie will inspire and help you find healing and grace. Seeing the way Jen and her husband lead as parents with such grace and joy is a testimony of God's faithfulness. Get ready to be wrecked in a beautiful way to experience God's healing power through Jen's message." -Paul Daughtery, senior pastor, Victory Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma

"Chosen for Charlie celebrates the joy-filled destiny to be on mission for God as a parent. With Jen's thoughtful, provocative, and insightful reflections on the specific calling of the special needs of each child, you will be encouraged to find fresh hope in your personal journey." -Sue Detweiler, author, radio host, and pastor at Life Bridge Church

"This is more than a wonderfully touching and profoundly inspiring memoir, though it is certainly that in spades. It is also theologically and spiritually challenging. This moving book is for all those on a 'special' journey. In fact, I highly recommend it to everyone willing to move to higher ground." -Dr. Mark Rutland, president of Global Servants and The National Institute of Christian Leadership

"Jen Forsthoff has given us a most compelling, compassionate, and transparent insight into her incredible journey of faith, doubts, and questions about facing difficult and confusing assignments. This book is a God-given gift that speaks to the heart! I could not stop reading Chosen for Charlie, and neither will you!" -Kemp Holden, chairman, Worldwide Evangelism

"In Chosen for Charlie, Jen beautifully unwraps the gift of what it means to be hand-selected by God to care for a special-needs child. While exposing the raw realities and tender truths of her own story, Jen's biblical and hope-filled teachings continually point back to the Lord as the source of strength for every parent's journey. Chosen for Charlie is a tremendous resource for every parent, grandparent, or anyone chosen to love and care for a special-needs child." -Becky Thompson, author of Hope Unfolding and Love Unending, creator of Scissortail SILK

"There is no more powerful confidence builder in the world than to be 'chosen.' It sets you apart for something significant by someone that really matters. Jen has honestly shared her beautiful heart story so that you, too, may believe in the privilege you have as a 'chosen one.'" -Tammy Dunahoo, vice president of U.S. Operations and general supervisor, The Foursquare Church

"I believe Chosen for Charlie will inspire and help you find healing and grace. Seeing the way Jen and her husband lead as parents with such grace and joy is a testimony of God's faithfulness. Get ready to be wrecked in a beautiful way to experience God's healing power through Jen's message." -Paul Daughtery, senior pastor, Victory Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Edition details

• Publisher: Life Bridge Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1943613974
• ISBN 13: 9781943613977
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 134