by Evana Sandusky | Mar 20, 2020 | Down syndrome, Love, Special Needs Parenting
My daughter is many things to different people. During the brief times our lives intersect, strangers may form an impression based solely upon how my daughter, Jaycee, looks. Her Down syndrome says something to most people even when they don’t know her.Most...
by Sandra Peoples | Mar 2, 2020 | Autism, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
I stood in the back of the church near the pastor as we greeted those who were coming in to hear me speak. One came in saying, “I’m still struggling with unforgiveness, Pastor. I just can’t get over what happened.” And then another shared details of her story, “It’s...
by Evana Sandusky | Jan 1, 2020 | Down syndrome, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
January 1st brings new purpose and hope of change for many. It’s a time to start implementing new patterns, attitudes, and routines. The resolutions we make for ourselves reveal our best intentions going into the new year.A little more than a year ago, I resolved to...
by Evana Sandusky | Dec 11, 2019 | Down syndrome, Love, Special needs siblings
“Bubba, bubba, bubba,” my daughter sings as she gestures towards her little brother.“Stop it, Jaycee,” Elijah says in exacerbated tone.“Oh, bubba,” Jaycee happily replies, as she leans in for a hug.I love watching the relationship between my children grow. Years ago,...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Aug 5, 2019 | Down syndrome, Inclusion
Numerous friends had been badgering me to check out a restaurant located near my office with a national reputation for preparing young adults with developmental disabilities to enter the workplace. I didn’t get to visit the Two Cafe and Boutique until our...
by Evana Sandusky | Jul 8, 2019 | Church, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
A few years ago, I volunteered in the children’s ministry at my church. Most of the time, the volunteers were busy serving the children. There were a few opportunities during the class for the volunteers to chit-chat. Working with the children was easy. The adult...
