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…
"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? I really don’t like wearing bathing suits. I’m not even talking about bikinis. One-piece bathing suits. Bathing suits with…
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…
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.…
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 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.…
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…
Giving money away. What do we think about that? Over the last two decades, Peter and I have thought a lot about where to give our money. Considering what we…
Our family is walking away from the daily routines of life and learning to rest. What's behind our sabbatical announcement and learning to rest? Here are the details about our…
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