World Down Syndrome Day: Awareness in 21 Images

World Down Syndrome Day (#WDSD21) is Sunday, March 21.  It is a day recognized by the UN, countries and organizations around the world where we celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. We also try to raise awareness and […]

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Down Syndrome Acceptance: Real Friends

I have blogged about the ups and downs and hurts and joys of all friendships. This is Down Syndrome Awareness/Acceptance Month, but I haven’t written too many original blogs. Today, I want to provide encouragement in the form of a […]

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SassySouthernGal’s Most Read Blogs 2015

Last year I wrapped up 2014 with my top five most read blogs for the year. In case you are bored and do not love college football as I do, this year I’m posting my top 10! Will Your Child […]

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Down Syndrome Awareness in 21 Images

I think it’s great that Marty McFly went Back to the Future on this 21st Day of Down Syndrome Awareness Month – 2015! Very thoughtful of Marty and Doc Brown. In honor of Back to the Future Day and Down […]

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Changing Perceptions One Church Camp at a Time

We are headed off to Centrifuge Church Camp this morning.  We love church camp and I have lots to tell you about when we get back – church camp and a job, too! Today, I am just going to re-post […]

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Lifelong Friends in Different Packages

Happy Birthday Ben and Oksana!  Ben is Rachel’s first friend. I shared his sister Olivia’s valedictorian speech last week (Don’t Compromise.) She talked about Ben. As I have mentioned once or twice, Rachel and Ben met at the ripe old […]

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Inclusion: We Got It!

Camp can bring out the best and the worst in people. I’m happy to say that last week I think it brought out the best in our church youth and leaders.  One evening several of Rachel’s friends came running up […]

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Just Like You – Church Camp

Church camp is one of our favorite weeks of the year. Rachel’s, mine and Jonathan’s. I’m pretty sure church camp and summer camps are not a favorite for many people, and I’m not just talking about those with diagnosed disabilities. […]

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