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My Stressful, Fun Day at NBC
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NBC News Now | Teaching Kids About Disability and Friendship
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Christianity Today: God Teaches Me Through My Daughter with Down Syndrome
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I get overwhelmed easily when I think about the future, especially as Penny is about to turn 18. We need to make decisions with her
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Giving Tuesday
It’s Giving Tuesday tomorrow, so I thought I’d mention two organizations that we love supporting with financial gifts: Special Hope Network. This beautiful organization welcomes
How to Find Joy Even When Life Is Hard
A couple weeks ago I was talking to Jamie of Mattea’s Joy, and she asked me, “What does it mean to you to find joy
Christian Century: Worshiping at the church of Taylor Swift
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I’m a soccer mom.
I have spent the past few weeks bemoaning the hours I spend in the car, driving in circles around our local landscape. Our kids play
Failing in Front of the Kids
I played soccer for the first time in over 30 years on Monday. It was exactly the situation I try to avoid. Marilee’s team had
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What if I Feel Guilty as a Parent Because My Child Has a Disability?
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Friendship Forms Durable Hope
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Stepping Off the Ladder of Comparison
I’ve been writing about Penny for a long time now. Along the way, I’ve often written of her accomplishments. The cuteness of hearing her pronounce
