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Miles, You Make Me Better
Miles makes everyone better! I think a common theme with Down syndrome, or knowing someone with Down syndrome is that they have the gift of slowing down time. Miles takes life and
Becoming an Advocate – Liam’s CHD Story
https://vimeo.com/1057577783?share=copy#t=0 Up next in our “Heart Warrior Wednesday” series is Liam! His mom, Rebecca, shares the journey they have been on between his
“Coming Home” – Josh’s CHD Story
Coming Home “She’s going to need open heart surgery soon after she’s born,” said Ashley. I heard the quiver in her voice as we spoke on the phone. I had been connected with
Celebrating Our Heart Warriors – Elijah’s Story
February is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month. About 50% of babies with Down syndrome will be born with some form of heart defect. Each week this month we’ll be sharing
“Congratulations!”
“Doesn’t it feel insensitive to say “congratulations” when the family is struggling with the new diagnosis?” This is a question I have been asked many times since
Our 2024 Highlights…
2024 has been a year full of exciting milestones and celebrations for Jack’s Basket! As we get ready to ring in 2025, it felt fitting to reflect on some of the highlights from th
10,000 Babies In 10 Years…
Earlier this month, Jack’s Basket celebrated the monumental milestone of delivering our 10,000th basket! This is such a special moment for our organization, and want to thank
I’m (Still) Thankful They Weren’t Wrong
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S., it seemed fitting to revisit a post I wrote back in 2017, “I’m Thankful They Weren’t Wrong“. Even
A Blessing to Our Lives – Grandparent’s Day 2024
Happy Grandparent’s Day from all of us at Jack’s Basket! We’re excited to highlight Dan & Peggy Nevin, and their experience being grandparents to Grace! Our g
A Gift of Hope – Celebrating NICU Awareness Month
September is NICU Awareness Month. In honor of all of the families in our community that currently have a baby in the NICU or have a NICU graduate, and all of the wonderful NICU do
Fear Creates Purpose
July is Disability Pride Month. While I wish that we could simply celebrate those with disabilities every day, it does offer a good chance to reflect. This post combines thoughts f
Hello, Goodbye
At the beginning of the year I did an exercise called Hello, Goodbye by Jo Saxton and Stephanie O’Brien, where I was given an opportunity to look back at the previous year. A c
A Letter on Father’s Day…
I want to be one of many to congratulate you and celebrate your new baby. I too received the news my baby would have Down syndrome and I experienced feelings of shock, confusion, g
Dear Mom,
I want to be one of many to congratulate you and celebrate your new baby. I too received the news my baby would have Down syndrome and I experienced feelings of shock, confusion, g
The Glance (Repost)
When Jack was six months old sitting in the front of the stroller, I found myself vulnerably searching for the reaction of others when they recognized that my baby had Down syndrom