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February 2, 2026
Stories

Frank, You Make Me Better

Frank is our first child, and we were completely and utterly shocked when the doctors told us he had Down syndrome. We truly had no idea. We can’t imagine a world without Mr. Fra

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January 23, 2026
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Samuel, You Make Me Better

Before Samuel’s arrival, we already had three children, and adding a fourth seemed like a simple addition. However, we discovered Samuel’s diagnosis almost halfway through our

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January 22, 2026
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You’re Not Alone

There are some weeks that carry more weight than others.This one does, for many reasons. This week marks eight years since Jack’s Uncle Andrew died unexpectedly and tragically. W

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January 16, 2026
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Margaret, You Make Me Better

To sum up our journey from the last 18 months is nearly impossible, as I am certain I could fill a book. It began with the shock of double pink lines on a home pregnancy test at th

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January 2, 2026
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Tatum, You Make Me Better

“Tatum doesn’t just brighten our days – she transforms them. From the moment she arrived, Tatum challenged us to see the world through a lens of compassion, patience,

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December 19, 2025
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Mara, You Make Me Better

Receiving Mara’s prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis was extremely emotional and hard for us. It came with a stage of grief, then a long stage of worry before her arrival. We wo

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December 17, 2025
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Working for Worth

This year has been a refining one for me.Not marked by more accomplishments, but by more clarity. I’ve been paying attention to the quiet ways I’ve learned to measure my value

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December 17, 2025
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Alashi, You Make Me Better

Two and a half years ago, we received a Jack’s Basket that was filled with love, hope, and encouragement during a time of uncertainty. That gift meant more to us than words c

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December 1, 2025
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Torvi, You Make Me Better

Torvi Rose has made me a better person, parent, and healthcare provider. She has taught me to find the beauty in unexpected things. Her pure joy is something our family treasures.

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November 21, 2025
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When the Season Shifts

Shortly after I shared that Jack was having a great transition to middle school, it felt like everything shifted overnight. His behaviors spiked. His manipulation skills multiplied

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