World Down Syndrome Day Movie Night
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day in which we celebrate the life of our daughter Penny and of all the women and men with Down syndrome all over…
Penny’s Gift of Encouragement is a Gift to Me
Penny's gift of encouragement is a joy to receive! I received some disappointing news this week (unrelated to the coronavirus) and took out my phone to send my husband—Peter Becker—a…
What Having a Baby with Down Syndrome Taught Me About Distraction, Fear, and Love
When our daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, we felt fear for her future, but love carried us all. I’m increasingly convinced that one of the things that keeps us…
The Truth About Disability and Siblings
"How do your other children react to having a sister with Down syndrome?"Â People ask this question frequently, both out of curiosity and also from concern about the long-term impact…
Is Not Wearing a Bikini an Act of Modesty or Shame
Is not wearing a bikini an act of modesty or shame? I really don’t like wearing bathing suits. I’m not even talking about bikinis. One-piece bathing suits. Bathing suits with…
AJB Recommends: Faith and Family Podcasts
Amy Julia Recommends is a compilation of recommendations for podcasts, books, articles, etc., that I've shared on my social media platforms. This edition of Amy Julia Recommends features podcasts that…
Four Tips on Teaching Your Child with Down Syndrome to Read
Teaching your child with Down Syndrome to read is an opportunity for you to welcome your child into reading with love. Here's a glimpse of our family's invitation into reading.…
What 7 Nights in an RV Taught Me About a Cotton Candy Life
Seven nights in an RV taught me about a cotton candy life and the invitation to a different way, a way that leads to full life, full to overflowing. There…
Our Four-Day Civil Rights Tour
Our family took a short civil rights tour through the southeast that included stops at a plantation in Louisiana and various sites and museums in Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, Alabama.…
4 Things I Learned from Going Away for 40 Days
Going away for 40 days! As regular readers of this blog will remember, in late November, our family went away for 40 days, embarking on a six-week journey around the…
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