This past weekend we had the opportunity to be a part of the Techniques for Success Conference. They (the collective efforts of Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County (DSNMC) and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Frederick) do an incredible job with this event, […]
I have several workshops I do about inclusion. I have done them in a variety of settings. A couple of years ago I decided I was going to add a new opening. It goes something like this: “This workshop is […]
Thought I might give an official update on Rachel’s first quarter of high school. We just had Parent-Teacher Conferences. We are in pretty close contact with Rachel’s team on a regular basis. It wouldn’t matter if we had seen the […]
Been on my 25th wedding anniversary cruise so I’ve been off from blogging for a bit. More on that another day – maybe. While we were away, Rachel had her first high school homecoming week including the homecoming dance. Not […]
Since we learned that Baby Rachel had Down syndrome, I must say our friends have been her champions. They have supported and loved us in many tangible ways. Along the way, we’ve added new friends who have also jumped on […]
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness month. I spend a good amount of time year round trying to promote positive public awareness of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. Thirty years ago President Ronald Reagan declared October National Down […]
Back in 2009, “School House Rock” was Rachel’s first show with Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Kansas City. Here are a couple of pictures. I love her expression in this one. And I love that the prop had her name and […]
This is a picture of Rachel from 2001. It was taken at my friend Vanessa’s farm. I love it because it captured then and now her personality. Sometimes when we face ignorance and stupidity, I go to the picture box […]
Rachel is running for Vice President of Student Council at her high school. The election and results are today. When I contacted the sponsor, I told him if she didn’t win there would be tears. Just like if she isn’t […]
Friday I had the honor and privilege of driving down to Fayetteville, Arkansas to attend funeral services for a great man, Jamie Jones. Jamie Jones had been the director of the Baptist Student Union (BSU) on the University of Arkansas […]