Down syndrome awareness ... and beyond (6)

A few words from and about siblings ...

My sister has Down syndrome - it doesn't matter to me

Ellen Stumbo, Finding Beauty in My Brokenness, 14th October 2014

Today I have the great pleasure and honor to share with you a guest post by my oldest daughter (at eight years old). It is Down syndrome awareness month, and she’s talking about what it’s like for her to have a sister with Down syndrome. I’m telling you, it’s a great post ...

That's All I Need": Down Syndrome and Sibling Relationships

Kelle Hampton, Enjoying the Small Things, 8th October 2014... I've heard a lot of special needs sibling stories--most of them inspiring and grateful but yes, disheartening ones too. When thinking about the future and what these three will share, I try not to focus on specific dreams but on the big picture. What do I want for them? What do I love most about my relationships with my brother and sister? ...

I’d Have It No Other Way

Beautiful in his time, 5th October 2014

Today, I asked a childhood friend, Alyssa, to share her perspective of the sister of a brother with Down syndrome ...

A boy, his sister and Down syndrome
Randi Gillespie, Chicago Tribune, 30th September 2014
All he wanted to do was to have her play by his rules. Provoked, Liam shouted at Maddy: "I wish you did not have Down syndrome." Yep, he said it ...

Karley is an early bird ... she sometimes cooks breakfast for her sister
who likes to sleep in. Good morning, Sarah - surprise, surprise!
This week Karley is not cooking breakfast though - she is representing
NSW in aquatics at the Special Olympics National Games in
Melbourne! Good luck Karley. Thank you for the photo.