by Evana Sandusky | Mar 13, 2023 | Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
With a simple glance, people may see a typical family when I’m out with my husband and two children. Given a lingering moment, most strangers notice that our family is not like everyone else; something is different.My daughter has Down syndrome, which causes...
by Evana Sandusky | Mar 17, 2022 | Church Support, Down syndrome, Special Needs Ministry
I had a dozen emotions when the doctors informed me that my baby girl had Down syndrome. It was an unanticipated diagnosis after birth. I loved her instantly, but it took time to process the news. After her diagnosis, I sought information from several sources. Books,...
by Evana Sandusky | Mar 19, 2021 | Down syndrome, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
Sometimes I forget how old I am. I think I should still be in my twenties, a newlywed who just added to her family.As I lifted my 15-year-old daughter out of the car recently, I was reminded of my actual age. With snow covering the parking lot, Jaycee was afraid to...
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...
