November is the month of gratitude, so I thought it timely to share this previously written post on why… I AM NOT GRATEFUL I was
Tag: special needs parenting
1% by 1%
Last night, there was a story on the news about a young man with Down syndrome training for a full ironman. Yes, a FULL! I
The Science of Galileo & Prince Wil
Like Galileo in the cathedral observing a lamp’s swing, I, too, marvel at the back and forth motion of Wil’s days. On Monday and Tuesday
Win/Win
Wil had not slept in his own bed for months. He said he had a bad dream. A bad dream could mean lots of things.
A New Flight Path
On the day of Wil’s birth, the nurse said he was “floppy” which is a soft marker for Down syndrome. He melted into my chest.
Proper Pacing
When Wil goes outside, he just goes. Once he’s out there, he figures out what he’s going to do. Sometimes, it’s picking up sticks. Piling
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 