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.
Loving a Child on the Fringe - A response to Andrew Solomon’s recent book, Far From the Tree
William Bailey, Ohio Man Who Mocked Girl With Cerebral Palsy, Gets Jail Time - Jail seems a smidge harsh, but I’m glad his loathsome deeds have been exposed and that he’s been chastened for his bullying.
Underdog on top - Yep. Dompierre’s team won the state championship AND the SI contest. Happy ending!
The Down Syndrome Community’s Abortion Rift - Hmmm….
Could The Next Miss America Have Autism? - “I say why fit in when you were born to stand out.”
Photo of the Week:
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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hey andi, could you make it so your links open to a new page instead of replacing your blog?
Done!
Good for Miss Montana
Thanks for these links – you are expanding my world. little by little