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.







Thursday, January 20, 2011

ONE MONTH!!

(Note: Found this in the Drafts folder.  Oops.  Better late than never, right?)

That’s how long we’ve been home with our girl!!  I was trying today, to think about Dasha a month ago and Dasha today – what are the differences?  Her hair has really grown.  She isn’t shy about stealing a toy from her brother.  When she’s sad, she looks for someone to get a hug from.  She loves baths.  She’s not uncomfortable getting undressed.  SHE KNOWS WHERE THE CRACKERS ARE IN THE CABINET!!  I think she’s starting to get that we are her family; we are permanent.

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And we’re a good spot to watch TV on.

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And it’s cool to nap in the car and not only do we not need tights on all the time, sometimes we need no foot covering at all!

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Grandpa’s are awesome (and sometimes we yell when walking!).

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It’s not a lot of fun to wait on dinner when out to eat.

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And getting presents is fun!!

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And finally, tubs are fun even if there’s no water!

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