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

• Post author:Amy Julia Becker
• Post published:June 24, 2021
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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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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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