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

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

Our story: our son turns eight years old

Yesterday, I spent most of my time tracking down the situation for a local 6-year old girl with Down syndrome who had been abandoned by her mother for 6 days. Fortunately, this child not only survived (which should impress anyone that a 6-year old with Down syndrome survived on her own for 6 days), but has been reunited with a loving foster family who had intended to adopt her before her mother took back custody. Comforted in knowing this girl is in a safe place, I want to turn to someone who Continue Reading