21 Things You Should Know

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (#DSAM2020.)  In October, I usually do a few Down syndrome awareness blogs and/or posts.  Today, I have updated a past list of 21 Things You Should Know that focus on Down syndrome awareness and […]

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21 Years Glimpsing God’s Grace

Twenty-one years ago today, I brought my husband home from his overnight hospital stay. He had a colorectal tumor removed. He was 34. He had no history of cancer in his family. He was young. He was healthy. In just […]

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Rachel’s Graduation Day

“This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. ” Nineteen years ago we were awaiting the arrival of Rachel Nicole Mast.  We had known for five months that she would be born […]

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World Down Syndrome Day – Just Being Rachel

World Down Syndrome Day is recognized every year on March 21 (3-21) because simply stated,  Down syndrome is created when a person has three copies of the 21st chromosome.  There are celebrations, ceremonies and educational activities all around the world. […]

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Volleyball, Inclusion, Awareness and Acceptance

April 2014 – We had Rachel’s official transition to high school meeting. There were 15 people there including Rachel and a variety of teachers, administrators, counselors and case managers from both her middle school and high school plus Jonathan and […]

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Tell us the Story of George: The Power of Inclusion!

I did a speaking engagement a short time ago. A few in the audience had heard me speak before. At then end when I asked for questions, one guest said, “Tell them the story of George.” And I smiled. Depending […]

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21 Things You Should Know

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (#DSAM16).  During October I thought it would be fitting to print a few oldies but goodies that  focus on Down syndrome awareness and education.  This is a modified version of a previous SassySouthernGal […]

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