The Gift I Was Given - Softcover Book

By Mary Anne Ehlert
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The Gift I Was Given - Softcover Book
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Mary Anne Ehlert lives in Lincolnshire, IL

Families of individuals with specials needs often feel lost, confused and alone. If the person who is the caregiver is a parent of a young child newly diagnosed, the parent of a young person returning from college with mental illness, the parent of an adult with a disability who is trying to find their way in the world, or the child of a parent who now needs care due to the aging process, all have the same common fears. They don't know where to start, how to be a good caregiver, and don't know where to begin to look for help. The feeling of helplessness can be staggering. Knowing you are not alone and that there are many to reach out to is a huge help. "The Gift I Was Given" provides hope to those who have been in my shoes.

Testimonials

"This is a must-read for anyone who has found him or herself responsible for the care of a child, adult or parents with disability." -David Back, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Start Late, Finish Rich and Fight For Your Money.

"Mary Anne, because of her personal and professional experiences, has developed great insight into how families of individuals with special needs can be helped by a combination of counseling, facilitation, and family planning. In packaging this overall insight into process for Protected Tomorrows, she has developed a one-stop solution to helping these families." -Dan Sullivan, Founder of Strategic Coach

"If you are blessed to have a family member with disability, this book will give you hope for the future as well as the strategies to create a financial plan that will last beyond your lifetime. Mary Anne knows from experience how to make this happen." -Terry Savage, nationally syndicated Sun-Times financial columnist

About the author

Mary Anne Ehlert is uniquely enthusiastic about the potential that all human beings possess to make things better simply by passionately caring. This is an attitude she learned a long time ago by taking an active interest in the welfare of Marcia, her younger sister. Marcia was born with disabilities due to cerebral palsy, but she had a great sense of humor and love of life. Mary Anne found that her own life was enriched by their close relationship. This led to her to the realization that people need to feel needed, that people need to be independent and that passion is a life force that has the power to drive us all. Inspired by this knowledge and desire to make a difference, Mary Anne now directs her energies to helping families like her own who have relatives with special needs, whether that individual is a child, sibling, parent.