Guest Post by Torie DiMartile Two years ago, I walked into my home church in Northern Kentucky and was greeted by a black woman. In the 24 years I attended that church, this was the first time I ... Read More about Navigating Church as a Biracial Transracial Adoptee: Guest Post
Book Review & Giveaway!
"When we tune our ears only to the voices we want to hear and tune out the voices that make us uncomfortable, we diminish our ability to hear the voice of God. If we make space in our lives for ... Read More about Book Review & Giveaway!
An Honest Reflection on Down Syndrome
There seems to be a tendency in western culture to categorize experiences, people, and places as good or bad, with little room for nuance. If you're awake and paying attention, you've probably noticed ... Read More about An Honest Reflection on Down Syndrome
A Few of Sam’s Favorite Things: The 2019 Edition
As the parent of a kiddo with Down syndrome, I am often on the lookout for products and resources that will help us to more effectively engage Sam as we work on skills and simply have fun learning ... Read More about A Few of Sam’s Favorite Things: The 2019 Edition
Extraordinary: Book Review & Giveaway
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! To kick off my favorite month (hello changing leaves, apple cider, and cooler weather!), I’m offering a book review and GIVEAWAY of the wonderful, ... Read More about Extraordinary: Book Review & Giveaway
The Table
A friend recently recommended a song that echoes the anthem of my life--or the kind of life I hope I’m creating. Performed by the country women supergroup, The Highwomen, “Crowded Table” is a song ... Read More about The Table
![When I think back to the early months of motherhood, those bleary-eyed, overwhelming days (nights?) of colic and learning the needs of my first born, I can hardly believe we're here.
The toddler who traipsed around in Huggies and heels, singing made-up tunes and chatting with her hilarious imaginary friend, Lackey, outgrew my heels two years ago. And for the past year, I've been looking up to her--literally.
The longer I parent, the more I discover this gift to be one long, winding road of learning to let go. From the moment she said, "My do it, Mommy," I knew we had begun to leave the days of her tiny hand snuggled in mine.
And while I know these seasons of greater independence are part of her journey, I'm still surprised when they arrive with another milestone at my door, another invitation to release. Some days I ache to hold on just a little longer.
Happy 17th, Sissy.
You're a gift to our home, to your friends, to this aching world.
[ID: A white teen girl with brown hair in 2 braids, wearing black leggings and a black hoodie, is walking in the woods. Sun beams are coming through the trees as she walks away from the camera.]
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