Dear Walmart,
Six years ago, my family was forever changed by the birth of my son Joey. He is sweet and funny and has a smile that lights up a room. People are drawn to his amazing personality, his...
Dear Walmart...
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Dear Walmart…
Created to be
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Sometimes we find ourselves living a life full of plot twists we never imagined. We set out on a path in our youth, certain that we know where it is headed–when the Playwright of our lives has something entirely different in mind. A broken relationship, a traumatic accident, an...
Better ways to approach a special needs parent
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We have had quite an exciting time here in this little corner of the blogosphere this week! On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to share an article on The Huffington Post encouraging parents to talk to their kids about people with disabilities. And wow, what a response it has gotten! I am...
Laugh it up: Itโs not too soon!
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“Is it too soon to laugh?”
I was carrying a very wet Joey. Not because he had gone swimming. Not because I had just given him a bath. No, Joey was wet because I had just pulled him away from the toilet, where he was elbow deep in splishy-splashy fun. He was having a blast. I...
Top 10 reasons why life isnโt fair
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So very much can change in five years, friends. Today I am hugely thankful for our life. Today I love every single chromosome in Joey’s body. Today I cannot imagine our life without Down’s. But that wasn’t always the case. When Joey was diagnosed, I was angry and confused...
A day in the life
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I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need to take life a little less seriously. I came across some great “funnies” from when my bigs were not-so-bigs, and I just wanted to share them with you…
Mealtime funnies…
Matt: “Mommy, this cucumber tastes funny....
