I first saw Roger last winter, but I didn’t yet know his name. I was running down a hilly, country road on a snowy, winter day. He
Author: Christie Taylor
Christie Taylor is the creator of the website, www.WILingness.com, and author of "Stories of Wil: Puberty Part 1" (Amazon.com: amzn.to/30mFoZ5) Christie believes that if we all had the opportunity to spend a day with our loved ones with Down syndrome, many of the stereotypes and stigmas would dissipate. Christie invites you, through her stories, to spend a day with Wil. The more the merrier!
Why I Gave Up The “R-Word” Fight
I have given up the R-word fight. I will do it no longer. I am done, fini, the end. Fights take so much darn energy,
5% of his life giving hugs
“We believe your baby has Down syndrome.” You’ve just birthed a baby, a beautiful pink crying baby. And, within moments, these are the words filling
“I READY NOW!”
“Wil, it’s a short page, let’s just get through this and you can go blow bubbles.” Crossed arms. “Ok, I’ll read it first.” After I’ve
FAITH
Running makes one promise, and that is the promise I so desperately needed. If you put in the effort, the time, the heart, you will
Dancing with a Moment
I watch Wil, and the way he entertains himself. He sings to every song he hears, he stands up and dances to every theme song
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 