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Aching Joy | Official Book Trailer

Guys, check it out: it's the offical #AchingJoy book promo! We're getting close to the October 2 release date, and I can't wait for you to read this book. You can find out more about it (and pre-order) at AchingJoy.com.

Posted by Jason Hague, Writer on Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Hey, I’m Jason. Welcome. I’ve been telling my story of Faith, Fatherhood, and Autism here on this blog for the past five years. This year, I’m releasing my first book through NavPress. “Aching Joy: Following God through the Land of Unanswered Prayer” chronicles my own spiritual and emotional journey with my son Jack. You can pre-order it today!

In the meantime, welcome, friend. I hope you’ll journey with us.

Jason Hague
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We See You (A Letter to Special Needs Siblings)

I usually write about my autistic son Jack, but this one is for his brothers and sisters. Special needs siblings often get overlooked, but today, I want us all to sit up and take notice of their effort, their sacrifice, and their compassion. #WeSeeYou #SpecialNeeds #Autism #ASD #Siblings

Posted by Jason Hague, Writer on Tuesday, May 22, 2018

I wrote this one for Jack’s siblings, Emily, Jenna, Sam, and Nathan. I got some help from my friends: photographer Anne Nunn and composer Robert Bearden. I’m blessed to be around such talented friends, and to be surrounded by such wonderful children. Special needs siblings are some of the most impressive people I’ve ever met.

A Reflection of Aching Joy (An Autism Dad's Poem to his Son)

I'm so excited (and a little terrified) to finally share this video. I love this boy, and if you knew him, you'd feel the same way, I promise. UPDATE (Oct 23, 2018): I never expected this video to go viral, and I never expected it to lead to a book, but it did both. This month, I released Aching Joy, and I'd love for you to read it here: https://tinyurl.com/ybfck5m6

Posted by Jason Hague, Writer on Friday, August 26, 2016

I wrote this poem for Jack, and the video gained over a million FB video views in 4 days. It’s up to 3.2 million now. My friend Robert and I, who filmed and scored the video, never dreamed it would make the impact that it did. Out of this poem came to the title and theme for my book, “Aching Joy.”

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For Those who Ache on Father’s Day

June 21, 2015
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I know this day sucks for you. You’ve been ripped off in the…
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To Know What Would Have Happened

June 18, 2015
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I will spare you the melodrama and tell you plainly what happened…
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Barabbas Speaks (Five Years Later)

April 2, 2015
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Oh, you’re leaving, are you, friend? That’s fine, that’s…
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A Foot in Both Worlds: My Interview with Stuart Duncan

March 9, 2015
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If you have spent any time in the autism community online, chances…
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That Time I Had Coffee with My Two Selves

February 12, 2015
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I like to write early in the morning, provided I can get past…
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A Letter to My Autistic Son on His 9th Birthday

February 5, 2015
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Dear Jackson, You turn nine tomorrow, and there is one moment…
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For Anna and Simeon (An Advent Poem)

December 22, 2014
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(This poem was formerly called "When the Soul Felt its Worth,"…
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A Letter to God Concerning the Bruises I Saw on My Son’s Head

October 27, 2014
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Dear Father, You know that I’ve tried to pray for my son,…
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When We Thought You Might Die

October 14, 2014
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"Six years old," I say to myself, looking at my son from across…
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An Ode to Stubborn Optimists (And One in Particular)

October 6, 2014
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Dear Madame Optimist, In darker days like these, when the…
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Autism, Baseball, and the Whispers of Beauty

August 7, 2014
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Sometimes a moment grabs you by the collar like Liam Neeson,…
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In Defense of Happy Stories

July 2, 2014
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My friend Janae only wants to watch “H.E.A.” movies (Happily…
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Walk-Off Moments for Special Needs Dads

June 11, 2014
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My friend Mark is a great father to three neuro-typical kids,…
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You Have Permission (A Letter to New Autism Dads)

May 28, 2014
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Dear Autism Dad, This past weekend, I went backpacking with…
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Regression and Renaissance

April 16, 2014
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Back when “Early intervention” was a new term and a thin…
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Autism Awareness: What I Want the Church to Know

April 2, 2014
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Dear Church, You don't know me, but I am one of you. I was…
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A Letter to My Autistic Son on his 8th Birthday

February 6, 2014
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Dear Jack, You're turning 8 today, and the snow is falling…
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On Praying Dangerous Prayers

December 10, 2013
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Once, there were three brothers who found a magic lamp. They…
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For The Ones Who Burn

November 22, 2013
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I see you circle up when that Proclaimers song starts to play.…
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Savoring Somersaults

November 4, 2013
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When a five year old yells out, "Wanna see a somersault?" it…
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