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.
Maine high school wrestler with cerebral palsy defies odds - I like this wrestling story much better than the one from a weeks back.
Man with cerebral palsy turns 80 - I have to admit, it never occurred to me before that Sarah Kate might not live as long as her peers because of the cerebral palsy.
Dance is freedom for 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy - Some people were just born to boogie. I know a couple of kids like that. 
Dolls with Down syndrome characteristics spur questions - I’m not sure how I feel about this story. But I think I’m not a fan of the dolls. Let me know your thoughts.
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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I showed my 9 yr old daughter Emma about the Ds dolls whose first reaction was “Cool” but upon seeing them muttered,” Whoever made them needs to do better. They made Down Syndrome look scary. ” Any ideas about the manufactuar? She wants to write a letter with her 15 year old brother’s help(he volenttered to help write to a doll company!)
oh those dolls are UGLY!
I like that wrestling story better too!! Not sure about the dolls. Theory is ok, execution… not so much.