What happens when motherhood looks different than you imagined? In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with her cousin — one of her best friends since childhood, a devoted wife, and a mom of four — Christina to talk about the real and beautiful journey of raising a child with special needs.

Together, they dive into the story of Lily’s birth, the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with special needs parenting, and the incredible joy that shines through even on the hardest days.

They talk about parenting multiple children, marriage, faith, and what it looks like to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned. You’ll hear honest reflections about asking “why me?”, finding peace without comparison, and learning to see God’s purpose in the middle of uncertainty.

Whether you’re a mom of a special needs child or just walking through a hard season, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, your child, and your heart — and He’s using every part of your story for good.

Link's Discussed in episode:

Sanctified and Sleep Deprived Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sanctified-sleep-deprived/id1842983659

"Like Me" By Laura Wifler: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=like+me+laura+wifler&i=stripbooks&crid=2GFQIVKF3JVAC&sprefix=like+me+laura+wif%2Cstripbooks%2C210&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

"All the Way to the Top" By Annette bay Pimentel: https://www.amazon.com/All-Way-Top-Disabilities-Everything/dp/1492688975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O3V2CALPQOYA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mH4J-U6dNs-7_QIdiPxFyhoSmjAkS83dFz5IO1117svGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.4TwlrOBYjV0J3nd_ceGcp3g0pInamAMnuiz4xUAMPYY&dib_tag=se&keywords=all+the+way+to+the+top+annette+bay&qid=1762339207&sprefix=all+the+way+to+the+top+annette+bay%2Cspecialty-aps%2C153&sr=8-1

"If at Birth You Don't Succeed" By Zach Anner: https://www.amazon.com/Birth-You-Dont-Succeed-Adventures/dp/162779364X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QJOHFSFV0ATZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqSGtNqeqeKCeYP16oDhSYUFfSC_MRBslZmYbkSCxjc3fHmbyeKCQ6lXxl6KshWlMzqWDSqd13t0BD2vPD_zseL_8FIZ8W7G52DNVhST1gw.PBku4wRQ_hwCN-NCkUiz-Et1f_t9zz9gyMIzBYK6CZM&dib_tag=se&keywords=zach+anner&qid=1762339429&sprefix=zach+ann%2Caps%2C446&sr=8-1