While growing up in a household with two brothers with Down syndrome there has always been one comment that digs under my skin. There are some comments I can let go, like, Wow. Your life must be so difficult. Or, Bless you for your patience. Yes, these too get to me. Because I don’t feelContinue reading “How We Learned Happiness”
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A New Year’s Offer
Christmas is a beautiful time of year. For many is brings joy. For others it can be very difficult. But nothing in life is flawless. Even grievances add to the pristine and raw splendor that Christmas brings. For many of us, it’s a celebration of religion or collaboration with family and friends. While these areContinue reading “A New Year’s Offer”
Employment First?
Regarding the Employment First Mandate, which states, According to state law in Ohio, employment services for people with developmental disabilities shall be directed at community employment and all people with developmental disabilities are presumed capable of community employment. I am an employer of a small coffee shop in Urbana, Ohio. I am the sibling ofContinue reading “Employment First?”
Finding Narnia
My brother Levi has quite the imagination. For example, he has about two-hundred figurines, (elephants, cows, power rangers, little cheap kids meal toys, you name it!) On a daily basis he will act out some sort of story with them. Sometimes there is the power ranger that has to save the poor elephant from beingContinue reading “Finding Narnia”
In The Orphan’s Eyes
If you read a few of my other blogs you will get to know Eric (Try the Chronicles of Eric or When Life Gives You Lemons…). He is my nineteen year old brother with a spunky personality, a few freckles, and an adorable smile. Everyday Eric surprises me with a new twist in our journey.Continue reading “In The Orphan’s Eyes”
The Rocky Road To Independence
This blog is a little out of date from when it should have been written, but trust me, it’s still good! On Monday of last week, our family packed up one of our business buses with luggage, kindles, dvds, and whatever else we could find to pass the time on our 12 hour drive toContinue reading “The Rocky Road To Independence”
Who Needs a Mustard Seed When You Have a Grapefruit?
When you meet Diana, you may think she is a little different. But when you dig deeper you will discover that she has a stronger faith than many can even fathom. Through her entire life, her brother John has been there every step of the way. This is his account of their family’s journey throughContinue reading “Who Needs a Mustard Seed When You Have a Grapefruit?”
The Chronicles of Eric
If you read back to the blog: “When life gives you lemons, sometimes they squirt you in the eye” you will learn a lot about my little booger brother, Eric. This blog is to show you some of the hilarious moments he has brought to our family. Scenario one: When Eric was little, he lovedContinue reading “The Chronicles of Eric”
Down Doggy!
For my next few blogs I am dying to share with you some of my craziest and funniest experiences that I have had with my little brothers. This blog is about Levi. When Levi was younger, he had a bit of an issue on making it to the bathroom. (Whoah! Gross, no one wants toContinue reading “Down Doggy!”
The Adventure Continues... 