Today is my birthday. This year, I'm two-thirds the number of chromosomes for trisomy 21. Continue Reading
April 15, 2015
Our story: the innocence of acceptance
Last week on Spring Break, James taught me a lesson on acceptance of others, without even meaning to. Continue Reading
February 13, 2015
Our story: James turns 9
I want to turn to someone who doesn't receive as much attention here as he should: my son, who turns 9 years old today. Continue Reading
November 25, 2014
Our story: these hands
The hands of people can tell you many things. The hands of those with Down syndrome are no different. Continue Reading
June 30, 2014
#NeverAlone
No parent should be alone when they find out their child has Down syndrome. But, right now, too many are. Continue Reading
June 5, 2014
Our story: James excels because he has a sister with Down syndrome
Last month, I wrote of Juliet's many accomplishments. But James had a very good month as well. Continue Reading
May 19, 2014
Our story: nothing has changed about Down syndrome, except how the world treats those with it
This past Saturday, our family got to experience something that would have been unimaginable when I was born. It shows nothing has changed about Down syndrome, except the way the world treats those with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
April 9, 2014
Our story: my daughter’s ordinary/amazing day at a park
How my daughter and an ordinary day at a park made me amazed at this thing called "life." Continue Reading
April 3, 2014
People with Down syndrome are not costs to be avoided through prenatal testing
I shouldn't even have to say this. Continue Reading
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