A bit of a new direction today but I hope some educational info for some of you. Those of you who know me or have followed me or stalk us (ha) through my blog know of Rachel’s ear surgeries the […]
Rachel and Her Ear Aid
Sad, Cures and Celebrating Down Syndrome!~
It’s October and that means it is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Earlier this week I blogged about an experience that made me sad last weekend. Today, I want to talk about celebrating and valuing lives. Since I posted that […]
“Those” Kids
Saturday I went to the Texas A&M Arkansas football game in Dallas. Most of my readers know I am a huge Arkansas Razorback fan. The game was very exciting, but after dominating most of the game, we lost. I was […]
Rachel’s Typical Sophomore Year
We are almost done with the 1st quarter of Rachel’s sophomore year. I would say she and we have had an outstanding start to this school year. Now, as you check this out I want you to remember that a […]
Buddy Walk® : Game Changer in the Down Syndrome Community
Tomorrow is the 21st New York City Buddy Walk®. One of the coolest parts of the NYC event is the Times Square Video Presentation. Every year, NDSS reminds the world in a big way about the gifts that people with […]
Awe Struck/Never Forget 9-11
Like many of you I remember exactly what I was doing when I heard that the World Trade Center had been hit by planes. I was not at home and everyone around me was chattering about it but no one […]
College Football and Blueberries?
Strange title, I know. Most who know me know that college football season is my favorite time of the year. I love going to the University of Arkansas campus for football games. I must admit it makes me a little […]
Not So Successful Start
Rachel’s sophomore year seems to be off to a great start. We have a capable case manager. Again, Rachel seems to have a really good teaching team. She takes great pride in her role as the sophomore girl’s volleyball manager. […]
Dear Teacher – Most Read Blog
Back to school time so many of you requested that I re-run this piece that originally ran August, 2012. Dear Teacher, IEP Wounds and now Taking Away the Down Syndrome are my three most read blogs. You have my permission […]
Speaking of Congressional Champions
Rachel and I had the honor and privilege of joining our Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) for a lunch meeting today. We love Senator Moran for so many reasons. One of his district office staffers, Michele, coordinated today’s logistics and met […]