What If Special Is Normal?

What if we changed our mindset from seeing our kids as something to be fixed to understanding that our kids are normal. It changes the way that we see them and interact with them.

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Happy Dayz: a 90-Day Devotional

January 6, 2026, by Zack Ponder & Randy Ponder

With God, Joy Isn’t Optional-It’s Promised.

Life isn’t always easy-but it can be joyful. Happy Dayz is a 90-day devotional that invites you to discover the powerful truth that when God is present, sorrow doesn’t get the final say. Through scripture, reflection, and daily encouragement, this book is a call to action: to rise each day with hope, to trade mourning for dancing, and to choose joy-not because life is perfect, but because God is faithful.

Each devotional is crafted to help you navigate the tough stuff with a heart rooted in God’s promises. Whether you’re facing grief, disappointment, a special needs journey, or just the everyday pressures of life, Happy Dayz will walk with you through the valleys and guide you toward the mountaintops.

Let this journey be your reminder that happiness isn’t just a feeling-it’s a result of our faith in God in action. And with God, every day holds the potential to be a Happy Day.

Special Dayz: Finding God in Special Education

RELEASED JULY 1, 2025 by Zack Ponder

Raising a child in the world of special needs can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining-but it can also be filled with purpose, connection, and profound moments of joy. Special Dayz is a supportive, encouraging guide for parents and educators who are learning to navigate this journey one step at a time.

With honesty, compassion, and clarity, this book offers practical tools for mindset, perspective and a different way to see life. Special Dayz speaks to the emotional heart of the parenting experience-acknowledging the hard days, celebrating the victories, and helping parents find strength in both.

Through personal stories, professional insights, and uplifting reflections, Special Dayz creates a space where parents feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether you’re just beginning this journey or have been walking it for years, this book reminds you that your love, persistence, and hope make a lasting difference.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to keep showing up-with grace, grit, and belief in your child’s potential and yourself. Special Dayz is here to walk beside you, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

Because even on the most difficult days, there’s something special waiting to be seen.

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