Lisa Romalis has a lot of roles in life.  Today we'll be hearing about one of the most important roles of all; her story about life with her daughter, Dahlia.  In addition to living with a genetic disorder, Dahlia loves to read, cook, spend time with her family and laugh at all the silly jokes.   In this episode Lisa talks about her journey as the mom of a child with extra needs.  She talks about the process of receiving Dahlia's diagnosis and what it was like to live with this information while pregnant with her second child.  We'll hear about how a community of friends and family  have helped to raise Dahlia, as well as how being Dahlia's sister has shaped Lisa's other daughter Aria into the person she is today.  

Lisa will also talk about the importance of perseverence and seeking assistance in caring for her daughter as well as detailing the great help they have received throughout Dahlia's life. 

She'll also talk about the importance of respite, especially for parents of kids with special needs and give advice on how to be helpful for families that may be stretched with the additional work of supporting their children. 

To connect with Lisa email gatheringsparks@gmail.com and your message will be forwarded to her account.