Wednesday was Parker’s first official day of school. Well, kinda. He arrived at 10:30 and left at 11:30. Yup. One entire hour. Considering Parker’s health, I think that’s pretty remarkable…..for me that is. (ahem) We did all the usual first day of school stuff: The Traditional First Day of School in front of our front… [Continue Reading]
The little bits of happiness and a beautiful life with Down syndrome.
Apr 24, 12 By · 8 Comments
The last time we took Parker to the dentist he was still so small that the dentist held Parker’s head in his lap and Reed held Parker’s feet in his lap. Me? I prayed like hell this would hurry quick and be over. Yesterday we took Parker to the dentist again. This time he climbed… [Continue Reading]
Ignorance: It begins in the medical manuals.
Apr 9, 12 By · 21 Comments
90% of all prenatally diagnosed unborn children with Down syndrome are aborted. NINETY percent. That leaves only 10 percent given the opportunity to take their first breaths. Perhaps it has to do with the way the diagnosis is delivered. Misinformation begins early. Here is a page taken from a currently in use NURSING book published… [Continue Reading]
The Works of God and My Kid with Special Needs
Apr 1, 12 By · 2 Comments
Mormons reading this will know what I am talking about when I say this weekend was the LDS General Conference. Twice a year the entire Church gathers via the web, television, radio, and in person to hear timely words of hope and inspiration. During the Sunday sessions we hang out in our jammies, taking notes… [Continue Reading]
Where you’ll find my kid.
Mar 22, 12 By · 3 Comments
Before I get to far into this post, I wanted to comment on Parker’s hair. I was hoping that maybe, just maybe 7 would be the magic age during which to grow out the Brave Hero’s hair. I imagined thick hair cut in the style of cool. Alas, Parker’s hair still grows straight…out. Think dandelion. … [Continue Reading]
