Earlier this week I wrote a blog called “Today Show Miss: Now You Know the Rest of the Story.” My readers really liked it, and I had an overwhelming response including the piece being picked up by The Mighty (thank […]
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. […]
While October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we make intentional efforts to make you aware of the abilities of those with Down syndrome, for hundreds of thousands of us, we do Down syndrome advocacy 24/7. Every year people […]
Rachel – Was it really 18 years ago today that I awoke at 4:30 am feeling uncomfortable? Yes, at 8:40 PM 18 years ago this day, a little bundle of pink joy was welcomed into the world by loving parents, […]
Tuesday is World Down Syndrome Day #wdsd17, but I’m posting this today because Rachel wants you to be ready to celebrate with us tomorrow. WDSD is recognized every year on March 21 (3-21) because Down syndrome is created when a […]
How do I Know It’s You? Reprinted from www.sassysoutherngal.posterous.com October 2012 Friday afternoon those exact words fell out of my mouth. It was about 3:30. We had picked up Rachel from school and were headed out-of-town to my parents and […]
Last weekend, Rachel had the opportunity to participate in a photo shoot for Changing the Face of Beauty. Great organization with a great mission: Changing the Face of Beauty is a nonprofit corporation that is committed to equal representation of […]
Social media and my email are both filled with questions and concerns about the start of the school year. Whether you have a child with Down syndrome or another “special” diagnosis or not, the new school year brings concerns, nervousness, […]
I am cheating again today. Last week I let you know that Rachel was getting her tonsils out. She did and she is recuperating according to plan. She is an amazing patient and a trooper. We girls aren’t accustomed to […]
This Saturday, March 21 the world will celebrate Rachel and all the other earthlings who have an extra 21st chromosome. World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a day recognized by the UN, countries and organizations around the world where we […]