Singing and the Coronavirus Shelter-in-Place Situation
One of the effects of the coronavirus crisis is that Penny and I are singing together. Our new daily schedule involves the two of us being alone together in the…
How Our Kids are Coping During Coronavirus Crisis
COVID-19 has brought a variety of emotions into our home, and I've wanted to know how our kids were coping with the coronavirus dynamics. “I have realized that I’m dealing…
Penny’s Prayer for Church During COVID-19 Crisis
Penny was asked to write a prayer for our church. Our pastor sends out a prayer written by a member of our congregation every morning. Here’s Penny's prayer: Dear…
A Day of Unlimited Screen Time
Our household treated the first week of school closure due to COVID-19 as spring break, per our schools’ instruction. The kids asked for a day of unlimited screen time, and…
Stories of the Saints Book Recommendation
Hooray for the UPS delivery man who brought me Stories of the Saints today. So excited for this gift! I can’t wait to dive into this new book with our kids—if…
Meal Planning with Kids
Meal planning with kids is an adventure! At the beginning of the week, I gave each child the chance to choose what we would eat for dinner one night. They…
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?" People ask this question frequently, both out of curiosity and also from concern about the long-term impact…
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