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

Happy (Belated) Birthday, Jon Will

Jon Will celebrated his birthday at the start of May. Here's a little bit about Jon and his parents.  Continue Reading

Our story: A vision of majesty at Greek Easter

We just returned from a long weekend in L.A. (Lower Alabama) celebrating Greek Easter. Here's the majesty I saw. Continue Reading

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

What some moms have learned from having children with Down syndrome

With World Down Syndrome Day happening last Friday, several moms shared their thoughts on having children with Down syndrome. Here are some excerpts. Continue Reading

Our story: siblings, Down syndrome, & unexpected beauty

A good friend found this photo of my kids earlier this week and posted it to Facebook. I found myself transfixed by it. I wonder if you see what I see? Continue Reading

From the News Page: The State of the Union & the ABLE Act, an Adopted Son, & Inclusion @Target

From the News page: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who gives the Republican Response to tonight's State of the Union, calls for passing the ABLE Act; a mom of an adopted son with Down syndrome challenges perspectives; and, Target demonstrates inclusion in its advertising. Continue Reading

From the News page: Mothers’ experience

Over at the News page, today's entries feature the lessons learned by moms raising their children with Down syndrome. Continue Reading

TBT: A child model with Down syndrome, a mom’s video of her pregnancy experience

For Throw Back Thursday: NBC ran a report last year on a child model; a mother shares in a video her pregnancy experience; and, a tennis camp for individuals with Down syndrome. Continue Reading