Our Story

When our son Jack was born with Down syndrome, we found out we had a lot to learn. Not just about the best way to nuture our child so he would grow up as healthy as possible, but about the whole world of special needs. One thing we learned, children born in some countries who have special needs generally don't go home with their mom & dad. They go to baby orphanages. We have decided to adopt one of these little angels, a beautiful girl with Down syndrome. We found our new daughter through an organization called Reece's Rainbow. They advocate for these little ones, trying to get them into the arms of their forever families. Please go visit. There is a button on the left. These children will touch your heart.







Sunday, March 7, 2010

Dashlyn's name

Did I explain about that yet? Well, she's listed on Reece's Rainbow as Dasha. We got used to thinking of her as Dasha, so when we were finally able to commit to her, the name was kind of stuck in our heads. We weren't sure we wanted to keep it, because it may not even really be her name, just something assigned to her. I poured over baby name lists, and though there were several I liked, nothing really jumped out at me. When talking to Madelyn one day, I wondered what adding M's -lyn would sound like. So I said it out loud to her, and she liked it! Dashlyn. I've ALWAYS liked Belle; it was my grandma's middle name, and it goes well with Dashlyn and also goes with Madelyn's middle name - Noelle. So we'll have Madelyn Noelle and Dashlyn Belle! I woke up this morning feeling like I just held her and laid her down. I hope she felt me last night too.

3 comments:

  1. I have heard all about your little angel through Sweet Ella Grace. I would love to follow your blog I am so happy for you and your family and love how you chose the name :)

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  2. I love that name!!! Dashlyn Belle! So beautiful. We are also in the process of adopting through RR...Sofia (2)!! I love your blog design and have something that I want to send you...just a cute little something that matches your blog almost exactly! Email me so I can get your address :)! jvaranini@yahoo.com
    Our blog for Sofia is www.savingsofia.blogspot.com
    CONGRATS!!!!

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  3. Hi there ! I am so excited that you do have a blog. I found out from Denise! And I love the name it's so beautiful. my family and I will be following along ! So happy for you and your family to be bringing home this beautiful gem!

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