Camp can bring out the best and the worst in people. I’m happy to say that last week I think it brought out the best in our church youth and leaders. One evening several of Rachel’s friends came running up […]
Inclusion: We Got It!
Category: Down syndrome
SassyGal’s Garbage Dip
Call it what you want – Garbage Dip or Trash Dip as some say is always a summer hit. This is a pretty easy dish to take along to summer picnics, lake outings or just for your family. This recipe […]
We the People Might Want a Pink House
Happy 237th birthday to the United States of America! I spend a lot of my time focused on advocating for those with Down syndrome and other disabilities. I have been known to say that that “we the people” does not […]
The Sweet Sound of Inclusion
Last week was our church camp week. I said I would blog about the week and now that the laundry is done, I will! Rachel has a trail of folks who love her. She is a blessed young lady, and […]
Church Camp Needs Sassy Pretzels!
I should have known better. I took a small bag of sassy pretzels to church camp. They disappeared in less that 30 minutes. I was out of room in my bags though so for all my church camp friends here’s […]
Just Like You – Church Camp
Church camp is one of our favorite weeks of the year. Rachel’s, mine and Jonathan’s. I’m pretty sure church camp and summer camps are not a favorite for many people, and I’m not just talking about those with diagnosed disabilities. […]
Just Like You – Inclusion Works!
I had a plan for a blog today but when I got up this morning, I had an unexpected Facebook post that made my heart so happy – I have to share. In first grade Rachel made friends with a […]
Mr. Festas – Beloved Beagle
I ran this blog at my previous host. Today in honor of Mr. Festas birthday – I’m running it again. Mr. Festas Beloved Beagle – August 19, 2011 This morning I told Jonathan and Rachel that Mr. Festas came to […]
Rachel, Recipes and Fun
Rachel plans for her birthday year round. She loves her birthday but she also loves everyone else’s birthdays. She loves her gifts and seems genuinely thankful for each gift. She also enjoys finding gifts for others. Last week one of […]
Happy Birthday Baby Rachel!
Happy 14th birthday Rachel! Fourteen years ago 8:40 pm on June 13 you graced us with your presence. Two weeks early, you came out screaming loudly as if to say “Here I am world – I have places to go!” […]