You know it didn’t just begin, this quest for curing Down syndrome. I am no expert but based on what I’ve seen in my 14 years of living with Rachel, nine months of expecting her and all those years studying […]
Taking Away the Down Syndrome
Tag: Down syndrome
Not Just Like You?
Yesterday it was a great honor to spend our lunch time with some good friends. The occasion was another screening of the Just Like You – Down Syndrome video. Our sweet friend Kim had been wanting to host a viewing […]
I’ll Take Her With Down Syndrome, Please
Last week I was at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention for the first time in a few years. It was good to be there and visit with many good friends while making some new ones. A week ago today […]
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 […]
We the People Might Want a Pink House
Happy 237th birthday to the United States of America! I spend a lot of my time focused on advocating for those with Down syndrome and other disabilities. I have been known to say that that “we the people” does not […]
The Sweet Sound of Inclusion
Last week was our church camp week. I said I would blog about the week and now that the laundry is done, I will! Rachel has a trail of folks who love her. She is a blessed young lady, and […]
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. […]
Just Like You – Inclusion Works!
I had a plan for a blog today but when I got up this morning, I had an unexpected Facebook post that made my heart so happy – I have to share. In first grade Rachel made friends with a […]
Rachel, Recipes and Fun
Rachel plans for her birthday year round. She loves her birthday but she also loves everyone else’s birthdays. She loves her gifts and seems genuinely thankful for each gift. She also enjoys finding gifts for others. Last week one of […]
Happy Birthday Baby Rachel!
Happy 14th birthday Rachel! Fourteen years ago 8:40 pm on June 13 you graced us with your presence. Two weeks early, you came out screaming loudly as if to say “Here I am world – I have places to go!” […]