Down syndrome

Day 939

Having a “disability” doesn’t mean you can’t do things it just means you have to work harder to get things done– that’s what I keep learning. It’s 3 : 23 PM on day 939 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles, feed myself All…

Day 906

Dream big no matter what – that’s what I keep learning It’s 3 : 53 PM on day 906 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to  stretch my hamstrings,  practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles, brush my teeth,  pray,   read Exodus 26,    publish my Disability of the Day feature, practice typing with both hands, feed myself half a peanut…

Day 808

You can understand why someone feels the way the way they do and still not agree with them – that’s what I keep learning It’s  3 : 00 PM on day 808 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to stretch my hamstrings, brush my teeth, publish my Disability of the Day feature, practice typing with both hands, feed myself toast,…

Day 703

Accept the things about yourself that you cannot change – that’s what I learned today It’s 3 : 44 PM on day 703 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth,  work, publish my Disability of the Day feature, exercise my right hand,  feed myself a peanut butter sandwich  for breakfast, drink coffee by myself,  …