Tag Archives: twins

Graduation Day May 15, 2013

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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Last Day of High School

Last day of high school . . . I don’t remember much of that day, leading up to it I remember Senior Skip day and I remember that I had applied to go to West Texas State University in hopes … Continue reading

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Mans best Friend . . . Kyle and his P Nut Butter

As adults we sometimes face events that aren’t really thought of until we face them. our family pet of 10 years has become Kyle’s best friend, P Nut Butter is an 11 year old Sheltie that we found through a … Continue reading

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World Down syndrome Day 3/21

Today 3/21 is World Down syndrome Day! Spread the word ….

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Thank You Adams 12 School District

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

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

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

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 . . .

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 . . .

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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