This year we decided to purchase Rachel’s backpack from L.L. Bean. Their backpacks have a lifetime warranty and the reviews were good. They also appeared to have an extra pocket and wide pockets for the ridiculous sized binder she has […]
A few weekends back Rachel said, “Mommy I want to go back to 7th grade. I miss my teachers.” She then told me that 8th grade was hard. I told her that I knew it was hard but a lot […]
Happy birthday to my daddy. I rarely refer to my daddy as dad. He has always been and will always be my daddy. On his special day I have been reflecting a bit and wanted to share a little. Daddy […]
In addition to my blog, I do some public speaking and workshops. It is not unusual for me to get an email or a Facebook message asking me questions or for more information or just saying thanks for sharing. We […]
I wasn’t going to blog today. I had a meeting first thing this morning at Rachel’s school that I was unsure about. Ended up being a breath of fresh air. The teacher so wants to do a good job with […]
Yesterday we headed out to visit one of Rachel’s friend’s who had just come home from surgery on her arm. We stopped at Sonic (Rachel’s favorite) to pick up ice cream for the patient. While we waited I checked my […]
The other day my friend Melissa Kline Skavlem posted the “first thing I wrote about Down syndrome – 74 days after Violette (her daughter) was born.” You can read it here “People with Down Syndrome Offer Potential.” I started thinking […]
Just wanted to give you the latest update on Baby Bella. From her mom last night: David (Bella’s Dad) and I have gotten to be with Arabella a bit and she seems to be doing well considering what she’s been […]
Today, I’m deviating from my normal blog to invite you to join me in praying for my friend Dana’s baby Arabella (Bella for short.) The unusual thing is I’ve never met my friend Dana. Dana and I have three very […]
In March 2012 Rachel joined me for Buddy Walk on Washington. It was her first trip to DC. We met with the congressional delegation from Kansas. She was quick in learning that Congressman Yoder is a huge KU Jayhawk fan. […]