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Thoughts from May 21-25, 2018

Post published:May 28, 2018
Post category:Weekly Thoughts
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Once a week I compile the thoughts I've shared on my Facebook Author Page into one blog post. As it happened, last week on Monday I wrote a post (see…

Why I Won’t Tell You What Happened When Penny, Our Daughter with Down Syndrome, Went to the Middle School Dance

Post published:May 19, 2018
Post category:Down Syndrome
Post author:Amy Julia Becker

I've read a few comments over the years about how parents stop writing about their kids with disabilities once they are out of the elementary years. Some people suggested…

Thoughts from May 14-18, 2018

Post published:May 18, 2018
Post category:Books Down Syndrome Faith Weekly Thoughts
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May 14, 2018 This video is another 6-minute take on Luke 15, the story of two sons who don't understand their father. Greg Boyle, author of Tattoos on the Heart…

Is the Word “Buddy” Helpful in Programs for Kids with Disabilities?

Post published:May 12, 2018
Post category:Disability Down Syndrome
Post author:Amy Julia Becker

The word "buddy" comes up a lot in programs for people with disabilities. When Penny was a toddler, our church said they'd like to get a "buddy" in the classroom…

Thoughts from May 7-11, 2018

Post published:May 11, 2018
Post category:Disability Down Syndrome Faith Family Weekly Thoughts
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Once a week I compile the short reflections I've offered on my Facebook Author Page into one blogpost. If you benefit from these thoughts, please pass them along to your…

Thoughts from April 30- May 4, 2018

Post published:May 4, 2018
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Once a week I compile the short reflections I've offered on my Facebook Author Page into one blogpost. If you benefit from these thoughts, please pass them along to your…

Thoughts from April 23-27, 2018

Post published:April 27, 2018
Post category:Disability Faith Family Privilege and Race Weekly Thoughts
Post author:Amy Julia Becker

Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Monday, April 23, 2018 Do you ever…

Thoughts from April 16-20, 2018

Post published:April 20, 2018
Post category:Down Syndrome Faith Family Weekly Thoughts
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Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Monday, April 16, 2018 Such a wonderful…

Thoughts from April 9 -13, 2018

Post published:April 13, 2018
Post category:Books Weekly Thoughts
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Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Monday, April 9, 2018 In my new…