On an annual basis I send an email to many of you reminding you of how our life changed 15 years ago today, February 5. That day seemed so dark, and I felt a deeper devastation than I can really […]
The Difference 15 Years Makes
Author: sassysoutherngal
I am The Sassy Southern Gal living in the Midwest. My daughter Rachel has Down syndrome, and I mostly blog about our adventures, the highs and lows of this journey. Come along and you'll soon see why I am TheSassySouthernGal!
Until We Meet Again, Susan Mom
Writing has always been my true best friend. My friends say writing comes effortless to me. I don’t know if that is so much true as it is that it is my lifelong companion. My solace. My catharsis. My therapy. […]
Champion of Rachel’s Pink House
Tomorrow night Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) will give the Republican response to the President’s State of the Union Address. This is very exciting news for people with Down syndrome. I have no idea if she will mention Down syndrome […]
Cinnamon Chip Muffins for Cold Day
While we were living in Memphis, I discovered Hershey’s Cinnamon Chips and a delightful cinnamon chip muffin recipe. Jonathan really liked the muffins. Over the course of a few years, I noticed I could no longer find the cinnamon chips […]
Breadsticks from Buns
This week I had the opportunity to take dinner to some friends. The Mom had surgery on both feet. I love taking meals to friends in time of need. I did a bit of an Italian theme and made some […]
Music on Rachel’s Wagon Train
Rachel headed back to school today after some outpatient ear surgery. She was out of school for three days and had some homework to do. In social studies they are studying the wagon train. Social studies is Rachel’s favorite class. […]
Reading Thoughts, Tips & Tools
Rachel is a good reader. She has always enjoyed reading and has won a lot of reading awards. She is very proud of the fact that she is a good reader. Rachel has good fluency and word recognition. She is […]
Baby Rachel Goes to High School in 217 Days
Rachel was ready to go back to school on, December 20th. They got out on Thursday, December 19th. Rachel loves school and has always loved school. She gets that honestly. Her daddy and I both loved school. She was quite […]
Guess – Who is the Poorest Minority Group in America?
Many of you are amused by Rachel’s quest for a pink house. Many of you are entertained by my continued bantering about getting the ABLE Act passed. Some of you are impressed by my tenacity while others wish I would […]
Down Syndrome Blessings
It’s the last day of 2013. I had planned a different blog for the day, but my heart is consumed with one little girl named Arabella. Perhaps you read my blog about her awhile back? If not, here is https://www.thesassysoutherngal.com/prayers-for-baby-bella/. […]