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Read more about the article Penny in Her Own Words: What I Thought About Netflix’s Down for Love

Penny in Her Own Words: What I Thought About Netflix’s Down for Love

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:October 2, 2023
  • Post category:AJB Recommends/Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! To celebrate, Penny will take over my account once a week and share her thoughts about teenage life, having a job, school, and more,…

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Read more about the article Happy 17th Birthday, Penny!

Happy 17th Birthday, Penny!

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 30, 2022
  • Post category:Family/Parenting
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Penny turns 17 today! Happy 17th birthday, Penny! A few nights ago at a family dinner, I asked everyone to name something they sincerely appreciate about everyone else at the…

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Read more about the article Camp PALS | Penny in Her Own Words

Camp PALS | Penny in Her Own Words

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:August 3, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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Penny had a chance to go to Camp PALS with her friend Rachel after two years of waiting due to Covid. PALS is one of the places where Penny comes…

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Read more about the article In Her Own Words: Penny’s Advice to a Student Beginning Ninth Grade

In Her Own Words: Penny’s Advice to a Student Beginning Ninth Grade

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 24, 2021
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family
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I asked our daughter Penny to take a few moments to reflect on her experience in ninth grade. We talked about how there are all sorts of things that happen…

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Read more about the article Penny’s Prayer for Church During COVID-19 Crisis

Penny’s Prayer for Church During COVID-19 Crisis

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:April 6, 2020
  • Post category:Faith/Family/Parenting
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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…

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