Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
In Their Shoes: The Cerebral Palsy Doctor With Cerebral Palsy – We’ve had some wonderful doctors over the years, but never one who truly “got it” like this woman.
Actress/Screenwriter Sally Phillips: A Down’s Child is a Blessing, Not a Tragedy – I’m willing to bet you’ve heard Down syndrome described exactly like this comedic actress does.
Cerebral Palsy doesn’t deter Adam Sahmel from his dream to be the best amateur putter around – ““When I first started playing, a lot of the guys looked like they felt sorry for me. They babied me, almost. Now I’m just one of the guys, which is why I play. I’m treated as an equal – they’re there to win just like I am, no difference.”
Parents share joy as five-year-old girl with Down’s Syndrome becomes child model – Yet another child model story. Maybe I need to find Nathan an agent!
Parents sue hospital over wrong diagnosis of Down syndrome – And this, my friends, is one reason why it seems like doctors are working against us…
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Welcome! My name is Andi.
I'm an ordinary mom with extraordinary kids, living an ordinary yet extraordinary life. Join me as I navigate the waters of life with a daughter with cerebral palsy, a son with Down syndrome, an adventurous husband, a wild Westie, a rescued Schnoodle, a camera, and a worn out pair of running shoes.
Sarah Kate was our miracle baby, born too early and way too small for comfort. She was a fighter from Day One and doesn't know the meaning of quit. Oh, and she's hilarious to boot.
The name Nathan is derived from Nathaniel, which means "gift from God" and he is just that - in more ways that one. He's joyful, devious, sneaky, and yes, his eyes really are that blue.
Mr. Andi is pretty visible in real life, so he prefers to keep a lower profile online. He is an avid reader of the blog, so I'm taking a chance that he won't notice that I've put his photo up! Mr. Andi loves anything outdoorsy - fishing, hunting, you name it.
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Oh I loved that actresses description and it made me laugh out loud when she said that he climbed onstage- I could see my daughter doing that (if I wasn’t already waiting and ready for it). Oh and that Dr story- scary isn’t it?
Not that I think it’s all peaches and cream of course but I can relate to the one side of it. If I didn’t laugh at some of her antics I’d have to be embarrassed
Do you know that I just went back and read all of the comments from your KH post!? LOL.
I think you insulted the pope, Oprah and Mother Teresa! I personally know that these are ALL good people but they all annoy me for, perhaps just that, the pedestal they are preserved upon. I never was one for fan club folks. Uh oh- I might attract nasty comments
Hah- it was a worthwhile investment of time to read them.
OK, you totally need to get Sarah Kate a helmet with the ponytail hole in the back!!! Reece had a pink one when she played baseball and it’s just too cute! Or maybe SK is too old to want to be ‘cute’? LOL