October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (#DSAM2020.) In October, I usually do a few Down syndrome awareness blogs and/or posts. Today, I have updated a past list of 21 Things You Should Know that focus on Down syndrome awareness and […]
Twenty-one years ago today, I brought my husband home from his overnight hospital stay. He had a colorectal tumor removed. He was 34. He had no history of cancer in his family. He was young. He was healthy. In just […]
“This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. ” Nineteen years ago we were awaiting the arrival of Rachel Nicole Mast. We had known for five months that she would be born […]
World Down Syndrome Day is recognized every year on March 21 (3-21) because simply stated, Down syndrome is created when a person has three copies of the 21st chromosome. There are celebrations, ceremonies and educational activities all around the world. […]
April 2014 – We had Rachel’s official transition to high school meeting. There were 15 people there including Rachel and a variety of teachers, administrators, counselors and case managers from both her middle school and high school plus Jonathan and […]
I did a speaking engagement a short time ago. A few in the audience had heard me speak before. At then end when I asked for questions, one guest said, “Tell them the story of George.” And I smiled. Depending […]
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (#DSAM16). During October I thought it would be fitting to print a few oldies but goodies that focus on Down syndrome awareness and education. This is a modified version of a previous SassySouthernGal […]