October is Down Syndrome Awareness month! As the mommy of two special little ones with Down Syndrome, I cannot pass up the opportunity to raise awareness about their "extra little something".
I so badly wanted to take the "31 for 21" challenge and blog for all 31 days in October about Trisomy 21 (or Down Syndrome). But I knew that this month especially- that wasn't gonna happen. :) But I want to point you to a couple of RR friends who did. They have come up with some really cool, very informative and basic information about Ds as well as little bits about real life with their special kiddo's. I encourage you to check them out here:
Brigitte: Van Nice Family Journey
Meredith: The Cornish Adoption Journey
In honor of this month, I'd also like to highlight a blogger-buddy of mine named Sarah. She's an amazing young woman from Ohio who happens to have Down Syndrome. We came across each other during our adoption process, as she followed along on our Bringing Home Boys site almost the whole way. I'm honored. :) And her blog is a daily reminder to me of how very normal of a life my little ones can lead as young adults.
Sarah: Class of 2008
I just have to share this little video put together by the National Down Syndrome Congress. (You'll also find it on Brigitte's blog.) I love this.
And I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to raise more awareness (if thats possible!!) for Reeces Rainbow. If you haven't visited the site in a while, go check it out, they've got a whole new look! And lots of new faces are being added all the time of sweet little angels with Ds who have been orphaned all over the world. Even if you aren't led to bring one of these sweet ones home to love as your own, please consider helping them come home by making a donation... or even better... sign up to be a Prayer Warrior! You'll get a photo in the mail with a prayer reminder bookmark. The very first little one we signed up to pray for just came home to her forever family!
Reece's Rainbow
Ok, I guess thats it. My hope and prayer is that this blog (and my little ones) serve as a continual "awareness raiser" for individuals with an extra 21st chromosome.... Down Syndrome.
Amy, there was an awesome story on the news up here about a woman who has Down Syndrome and the amazing things she is doing, from long distance swimming to starting her own foundation (www.karengaffneyfoundation.com) that helps kids with Down Syndrome incorporate into schools with "normal" kids. Very neat if you get a chance to check it out!
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