Author Archives: erin

“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.” ― C.S. Lewis These stories crop up here and there, and they usually go something like … Continue reading →

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” ― Helen Keller Mia has a single transverse palmar crease on one hand. It’s one of the tell-tale signs of Down syndrome. On the other hand she doesn’t. It’s just … Continue reading →

It’s been too long since I’ve blogged, but life has been so boring. Just kidding, it’s never boring. You may have read on Facebook that Mia had an echocardiogram last week. The results were fantastic. The hole in Mia’s heart … Continue reading →

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” Disney’s “Mulan” Dear Mia, It is your birthday in a week, and I wanted to write this today. It’s appropriate because today was your due date, … Continue reading →

“Remember, remember the 5th of November…” – English Folk Verse (c.1870) Mia’s birthday is coming up on November 5. I don’t think I’ll ever forget her birthday. Not because of her diagnosis or the traumatic birth day. I actually thought … Continue reading →

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ― Anne Frank A couple of nights back, I posted a video on my Facebook account of Mia dancing to “Shake Your Sillies … Continue reading →

“A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.” ― Steve Martin Okay, I’ll be the first to admit it. My blog has become a little maudlin. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Last October, I was blissfully pregnant. Scratch … Continue reading →

“It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy. ” ― Lucille Ball Since it’s Wednesday and the majority of our house is sick, I thought I’d do a happiness list today. Here are a few things … Continue reading →

“I am conscious of a soul-sense that lifts me above the narrow, cramping circumstances of my life. My physical limitations are forgotten- my world lies upward, the length and the breadth and the sweep of the heavens are mine!” ― … Continue reading →

“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” ― Shel Silverstein The question keeps … Continue reading →