Crazy huh? I know it does sound a little crazy but don’t be too fast to dismiss this idea. Consider this: the ABLE* Act (H.R. 647, S.313) (Achieving a Better Life Experience) has 370 House Cosponsors and 74 Senate Cosponsors and […]
Six years ago about now I curled up in the fetal position on the floor of an office in Memphis, TN. I sobbed. My heart ached. Even now as I write this I tear up thinking about it. It was […]
Today is high school registration. I believe Rachel has a normal range of emotions about high school. She is excited but she has acknowledged she has some anxiousness about certain things. I think that is typical. I am excited for […]
Along this journey, we have had some incredible experiences. We have met many remarkable people. One remarkable family is the Smith family. Sean Smith, dad, is a Special Education Professor at the University of Kansas. His expertise is technology, and […]
Rachel’s first venture into social media is her twitter account Please welcome her by following her @Rachelspinkhous. Perfect name don’t you think? We’d been discussing her staring to tweet when we got some good news yesterday about the ABLE Act. […]
Hey Friends, This is from our friend Lisa Redlich’s daughter Marina! We have been friends with Lisa for almost 25 years and Rachel and Marina are the same age. They met when they were small and see each other on […]
As my daughter would say, my brain is full today. What a week! We met up with old friends, eternal friends. We attended the National Down Syndrome Congress conference. It is a giant family reunion. I met many folks I […]
Have you noticed, it’s been awhile since I’ve said anything about the ABLE Act. Independence Day reminded me that I need to remind all of you and more importantly, Congress that is time to get this bill passed. Congressman […]
This is a fun, easy little breakfast recipe for your family or guests. It looks festive with the red and blue berries! I call it Breakfast Berry Pies. You could also make these for dessert and serve with ice cream […]
Last week our church youth participated in Centrifuge (Fuge) Camp on the campus of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. Fuge Camps have been around for about 30 years and are operated under the umbrella of Lifeway Student Ministries. In […]