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Read more about the article Jesus Came From a Dysfunctional Family Too

Jesus Came From a Dysfunctional Family Too

  • Post published:December 22, 2022
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Jesus came from a dysfunctional family. I wrote those words for the first time a few years ago, and I remind myself of them every year around this time. The…

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Read more about the article On Pointe, Step by Determined Step

On Pointe, Step by Determined Step

  • Post published:December 20, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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Penny performed on pointe in the Nutcracker this past weekend (video below). And maybe that doesn’t seem like a big deal or something to write a post about, but I…

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Read more about the article December Introductions

December Introductions

  • Post published:December 10, 2022
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It is time for another introduction! If you are new around here, welcome, and please know that I love getting to know who you are through comments and messages. If…

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Two-Word Family Check-In

  • Post published:December 3, 2022
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Lately, I’ve been sending a text once each week to our whole family to check in on how everyone is doing. I used to just ask a generic, “How is…

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Read more about the article 3 Things to Watch This Weekend

3 Things to Watch This Weekend

  • Post published:December 2, 2022
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Here are 3 things to watch this weekend. We had an unexpected family movie weekend, where we watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding and then Wakanda Forever (in the theater). MBFGW had…

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Read more about the article Big News for the Becker Family

Big News for the Becker Family

  • Post published:November 30, 2022
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Big news for the Becker family today! Many of you have watched and read and listened as our family has grown up over the years, first at The Lawrenceville School…

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Read more about the article Mother.ly | My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

Mother.ly | My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

  • Post published:October 29, 2022
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People often ask me what it is like having a sibling with Down syndrome for our two younger children, Marilee and William. Is having their 16-year-old sister, Penny, in their…

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Read more about the article Small Talk Is 8!

Small Talk Is 8!

  • Post published:October 28, 2022
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We’re celebrating the eight-year birthday/anniversary of my book Small Talk: Learning from My Children About What Matters Most. I hope you’ll join me in enjoying these words! (You can watch…

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Read more about the article Penny: Facts About Me That I Believe Are True

Penny: Facts About Me That I Believe Are True

  • Post published:October 26, 2022
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In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I asked Penny to share some thoughts about who she is, what matters to her, and what she would like other people to…

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Penny Sharing in Church for DSA Month

  • Post published:October 11, 2022
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As a part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Penny had a chance to share some thoughts in front of our congregation on Sunday. She talked about what she appreciates about…

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