Tag Archives: pay it forward

Graduation Day May 15, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

I’m not quite sure where the last 12 years have gone much less the last 18, but I am very sure in my gratitude for everyone involved in our lives most specifically the last 12. I remember very well the … Continue reading →

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Thank You Adams 12 School District

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

The following is a letter I sent to the School District that Kyle and Hunter have attended since pre-school. I sent it because the boys have had a very positive experience and far too often those that teach and care … Continue reading →

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Book review – When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

When my sons were born we were fortunate to have a local Down syndrome support group  that provided us with a book on what to expect as parents of a child born with Down syndrome. If you’ve read my book … Continue reading →

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So What

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

I was asked a question the other a week or so ago that has caused me to go silent for a week or so; silence and quiet give the opportunity to find clarity or at least allow us to make … Continue reading →

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I See Good People

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

There are times when we need others to lift us up, to believe in us more than we can believe in ourselves. Not to sympathize or give us all the answers but just to listen and understand, listening has become … Continue reading →

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Forgotten . . .

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

There are a few moments in my life I will never forget: Asking Michele to marry me. Michele answering ‘yes’. Saying “I do”. Michele telling me she’s pregnant, with twins. The Doctor telling us, both of our sons have Down … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks . . . I See Good People . . .

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

Last Friday night was Homecoming for Horizon High School and two young women that have grown up with the boys asked to be their dates for the dance. For dinner we chose our neighborhood Old Chicago restaurant and enjoyed pizza … Continue reading →

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Stay blessed my friends . . . 6 years ago . . .

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

6 years ago . . . I was deep in debt, unemployed and on the verge of complete failure. My marriage was in trouble and my sons were in danger of losing their father. I had quit my job because … Continue reading →

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Who’s teaching who

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

For the love of Adams Camp, we send our sons each summer so that they can experience adventure, joy, spend time with their peers, time away from mom and dad, time away for mom and dad and so they can … Continue reading →

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We can do more

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

17 years ago I found myself facing what I thought at the time was the biggest challenge of my life; my wife had just delivered our twin sons and her doctor announced to us that both of our sons were … Continue reading →

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