It has been a big year at our house. Rachel started college and is part of the first class of the Missouri State University Bear POWER program in Springfield, MO. She started in January and loves being a college girl. […]
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Rachel’s College Experience Continues
Several people have sent messages asking how Rachel is doing at college. Must be time for an update. I don’t get too many pictures unless I screenshot her SnapChat, and I don’t get a lot of updates without asking either! […]
Continue reading »Do You Pledge to Include, Rachel?
For the past 10 years, today has been set aside to encourage everyone to Take the Pledge to End the use of R-word. The R-word is not Rachel. It is not respect. It is retard. We have been active in […]
Continue reading »Live Lessons with Rachel: Stranded at College
Saturday when we talked to Rachel, she told us she had a ride to church Sunday. We wanted to know if she had arranged for transportation home. She said she thought so. “I think Hannah is bringing me home.” We […]
Continue reading »Rachel Really Loves Her Life!
Back in October, US Dept. of Education Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) asked the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) if they could assist in finding a self-advocate to submit a blog for their Down Syndrome Awareness Month focus. […]
Continue reading »Merry Christmas! Jonathan & Jawanda: A Modern Day Comedy/Tragedy Chapter 29
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happiest New Year! Last year, we took a sabbatical from our annual Christmas letter so we could focus on getting Rachel graduated and starting the transition into the world of adulting for her. As usual, […]
Continue reading »Five of My Favorite Things: Giving and Supporting During the Holidays
The holiday season inspires a spirit of generosity and giving, and if you still itemize deductions on your taxes, a rush to get some year-end deductions by donating to worthy charities. I read and hear that many people are flabbergasted […]
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