unconditional love.

Unconditional love is a love that goes beyond anything and everything.  Its something that's only found in your own heart.  Its a kind of love that tells your child "you are worth the world, not if or when you accomplish this or that... just a love that says - you are you, and that is enough" 

When I look at Lincoln, I see his best steps forward when he is playing with his brother,  reading out loud, wrestling with his dad, snuggling with his grandparents, being cared for by his friends, and loved by his family.    As His mom, I have a special love to meet his needs.  After they are met,  i can breath, because I realize it doesn't matter what i should do next or how i should do it.  I have to trust myself to make the best decisions for us.  What happens in our home is what is the MOST important so that as a family, we can be the best we can be.   

The best advice for any parent no matter what their journey be - is to give something special, something free, unscheduled and so giving.  Something that's always on hand, and in your heart.  Its the unconditional love of a supportive family.  That is where it starts.  That's the start to limitless possibilities.  That is where the future is made.  My family fills my heart with incredible joy.  

I didn't know it from the beginning, but I know now... my family is a dream come true. 

I will wrap you up so tight, so you will know i am your mom, and I am not
 going anywhere <3 nbsp="" td="">

why i share...

Day 8 of 31 is upon us, and I'm not complaining (yet) because I have not been 'stuck' on what to write about. But as I was thinking about what to write about today, something came over me.  I have been so blessed by the positivity from my readers, that I figured I owed it to you, and to myself, to figure out WHY i share my story.  

I started this blog back in March of 2010 - the month we found out Lincoln has 3 copies of the 21st chromosome.  There was so much that went on in our lives that month that the easiest way to keep family and friends in touch - the most tearless way possible was to just write it down, and click share.  I was emotional, and that worked.  It took a while before I could say "Lincoln has Down Syndrome" without tearing up or getting a lump in my throat.  I don't know why, it just did.  

Blogging introduced me to the world.  It was a way to share the life I live and to create a view about the positive things that come with Down Syndrome.  It didn't matter how many readers I would have, I just wanted to open up my life to those on the outside. I have been beyond blessed by those who enjoy following us in our journey - so Thank You!!

My hopes in sharing our story was not only to share our joys and struggles, but to maybe change the views of a reader. I wanted to give you an insight. To share what goes on in our day to day lives. To have it out there for those who wanted to take the time to read it. To hope people would find some inspiration in my writing, and to  maybe even help someone find peace after a diagnosis.  To show them that they are not alone.

My purpose now, is to raise awareness, and to share what our life looks like.   It is to show you that Lincoln is just a person like the rest of us.  He has emotions and feelings, likes and dislikes, and that he has lots of people who love him.  

I continue to blog because people read it.  I have a passion for raising awareness and sharing our story, And I enjoy that passion!!     It educates me as I educate you. I write lines without knowing how it will end, and the thought that my words are making a difference brings me to a sense of accomplishment.

I share because I have a vision.  A vision of a future that has love and acceptance. I hope that by reading, I may be able to change your view too.

Thankful for Down Syndrome.

Today and everyday I am thankful.  God has blessed me with so many special things in life that I would be crazy not to realize how lucky I am to have the life i live.   Sure no one dreams of having a child with down syndrome, but i honestly and happily can say that is a huge reason why I am who I am today.  



I am thankful for... good health.  Even if we spend more than the 'average' amount of time at the doctors.  It proves to show how far research has come.

I am thankful for... the journey we are on, and the details that sharpen our views in this world.  To share it and raise awareness.  To be a someone for someone else; to take the fear away from a new parent. To be a resource for others to get educated on what it's really like.

I am thankful for...  therapists: who work hard and celebrate all the progress Lincoln is making. They have all the tricks it takes to bring out the best in what Lincoln is capable of doing. And he never fails to impress.

I am thankful for... How much he is included. Lincoln fits right in where ever we go.  The fact that he never looks twice when he goes to school, and how welcomed he feels the second he walks out of the car.  






I am thankful for...  Lincolns fans.  He is here to prove that life can be awesome.  He is such a caring, warm hearted, always knows when you need a hug type of awesome.  We are so glad to have you in this with us - to learn it all with me.

I am thankful for... the opportunity I have been blessed with to be a stay at home mom.  I get to be a part of this whole journey.


I know it’s not Thanksgiving yet, but it’s always good to reflect on things you’re thankful for.