Words from Our Father

“I want her here” were the last audible words I heard from my father as he told my younger sister he wanted me to come home. I was on the other end of the phone telling him, “I’ll be home soon, in a few short days.”  Less than 24 hours later, my older sister called to tell […]

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Catherine is Sweet Sixteen!

Catherine is Sweet Sixteen! She celebrated this milestone with friends both old and new at the Dallas Mavericks game. She has become quite the Mavericks fan and we celebrated by cheering on the home team. Friends gathered to start the celebration. Her name appeared on the jumbo Tron in recognition of her celebration. There was […]

Catherine is Sweet Sixteen!

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Catherine Takes on The Big Apple 2.0! (Roosevelt Island Style)

This was Catherine’s second trip to The Big Apple. Just two years earlier, we took to the streets of New York with a rush of excitement to explore new sights and take in fun events. This second trip was very different. We went to help her sister, Christina, settle into her new home. Our journey […]

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Returning to the Everyday Experiences We Lost During COVID-19

In early August of 2019, we surprised my mom and went home to celebrate her 80th birthday with my family. A few months later, we made plans to return in the spring of 2020. With COVID-19 and the shutdown, we were not able see my parents or my husband’s mom for almost 2 years. We’ve […]

Returning to the Everyday Experiences We Lost During COVID-19

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Sisterly Love, Simply the Best

National Siblings Day was officially on April 10th, but I think it should be celebrated every day, which is why I’m excited and a bit biased about our featured profile this week. From the moment Catherine was born, Christina has been a loving and devoted big sister and I thank God every day that I […]

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Catherine’s 15th Birthday

Catherine is 15! I am still pinching myself and I cannot believe how fast the time passed. Where is that little girl who barely weighed 10 pounds at a year old and struggled to survive in her very early years? Well she’s still going and enjoying the milestones of life.Her birthday falls on the last […]

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Words Have Power

Welcome to Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This is a wonderful time for us to celebrate individuals who share a unique diagnosis. We rejoice in making the greater population aware of the fulfilling lives of our family members in the Down syndrome community. We also strive to make you aware of encounters that are not so […]

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Five Fun Cost Effective Ideas while Sheltered at Home

It’s been about one month since we’ve sheltered at home. Our days are running together. We can no longer identify where our week begins or ends. If you’re like us, you’ve caught up on all of your favorite shows on Hulu and used grocery store pick up or delivery rather than physically going there.  We’ve […]

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A Time to RESET (In the Midst of Challenge)

We are in an unprecedented challenge across the globe. The COVID-19 virus is very fluid as it moves across countries, states and into our homes. Many of us are grappling with this situation and we are making daily adjustments. We have to “RESET” and look at a new normal for the unforeseeable future. While meeting […]

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Catherine’s 14th birthday marks new levels of independence

Catherine is 14! Time flies so quickly and this past year was defined by new and expanding levels of independence for her. Independence is defined as “a personal virtue marked by the ability to take control of your own life.” We’ve seen noticeable levels of individuality that align with our hopes for Catherine as she […]

Catherine is 14!

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