iReign: The Life of One Special Needs Mother

By Taneka Gillard

Being a parent to a child with Special Needs is nowhere near easy. Late nights, early mornings. No rest. No one cares. Always totally exhausted. Lonely. Sad. One doctor appointment after another. How does she do it? Taneka Gillard takes you on a journey on how she continues and still makes it every single day. Through her experience as a parent of a beautiful and delightful daughter, she let's you know that you too can have the heart of a warrior and the love of a true mother, Taneka Gillard let's you know no matter what, iReign!

• Language: English
• Publisher: BK Royston Publishing
• Release date: Oct 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781540174529

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BK Royston Publishing

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© Copyright – 2018

All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Cover Logo Design: Tamika Holmes

ISBN-13: 978-1-946111-61-6

Printed in the United States of America

Dedication

I dedicate this book to all caretakers; especially those who care for someone with Special Needs. You sacrifice much and receive little in return.

To the siblings of those with Special Needs, you are not forgotten although sometimes it may seem that way. You sacrifice so much as well. I'm sorry.

To the public, this book is dedicated to you so that you may gain better insight, awareness, and understanding of those who are different than you.

To the doctors, nurses, staff, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech and vision therapist, sign language instructors, exceptional education teachers and ancillary staff... Thank You.

Reign: You inspire me more than you know.

Cordell: I admire your strength and patience. Your sacrifices don't go unnoticed. Neither does your compassion for your sister.

My family: Ma, Gillard, Tesha and Walter McDonald, Alex and Tanya Anderson, Nathaniel Ford and Jermaine Ford.

My sister circle: Cynt, Aliceson, Joell, Karen, Peg, and Toni

Thank you all for ALWAYS supporting me. You are there when I need a shoulder to cry on, comfort, strength, words of encouragement, a swift kick in the butt as needed and most of all, love. I couldn't travel this road without you.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

10 Things I Learned Being the Mother of a Special Needs Child

A Few Quotes/Words of Wisdom I Take to

Chapter 1

Jeremiah 29: 11 For I know the plans I