A More Perfect Freedom
As we approach Independence Day, we reflect on the words that shaped our nation: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal… endowed by their
Without Hesitation
This past week, Jack ran in his final track meet for his elementary school. There was a moment so precious, so simple, and yet so powerful…a boy from the next heat ran alongside
The Journey of Motherhood: Growth, Surrender, and the Gift of Perspective
Becoming a mother in 2011 changed me in ways I didn’t realize I needed. Motherhood has challenged my desire for control and has given me a deeper awareness of areas in my life th
Our Angel Nurse
“You grieve the baby you thought, and you love the baby you were given. I came down to meet your beautiful baby.” These words were spoken to me by a nurse in the days after Jac
Rethinking Value & Worth
Every day, we assign value to people – often without realizing it – through our assumptions, labels, and generalizations. We tend to measure a person’s worth by t
Changing the Narrative – World Down Syndrome Day 2025
Twelve years ago, I didn’t know the importance of 3/21, World Down Syndrome Day. I knew a few people with a child with Down syndrome and a few individuals with a Down syndrome
Bellamy’s CHD Story
Hello families! My name is Leah and our daughter, Bellamy, is a 4-year-old beauty who happens to have an extra 21st chromosome! In the early weeks of our pregnancy, we were inf
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