Friday's Top Five: More 31 for 21 Blogs

Day 19 of the 31 for 21 Challenge

I’ve read a lot of blogs on Down syndrome this month.

Most were written by tired, concerned, proud, loving moms who are determined to make a difference - to change a mind, or change a society - in an effort to make this world a better, more accepting place for their children with Down syndrome, and others like them.

Some were written by professional journalists/authors/bloggers whose carefully selected words drew me into their world of Down syndrome, doctor visits, milestones and miracles in a way that made parenting a child with disabilities a very real experience, if only for the moments I was engaged in their story.

And some were simply photo albums, visual journals of the special moments in the life of a child with Down syndrome.

All had value. And that’s what made it so tough to pick five to highlight for you today!

So I decided to go a more whimsical route in selecting today’s 31 for 21 blogs. I picked titles that included qualities I admire in my friends and hope to cultivate in myself: grace, hope, joy and love.

1.       Grace Upon Grace –

           Lisa writes this blog on her family's life, including her daughter Magdalena who has Down syndrome and an AV canal heart defect. Occasionally she also offers her reflections, passes on suggestions, and shares some ideas.

2.       Breathe Hope – 

Claire’s daughter has Down syndrome. She believes that Elina brings a little more light into this hard, confusing world. She writes to share that light.

3.       Discovering Joy – 

Bahama Mama is a Marine spouse who knows each of her three children is a blessing from God, made in His likeness with no mistakes. Her youngest Danielle has three copies of her 21^st chromosome. She writes about embracing that little “something extra.”

4.       Love Life and Be Gentle – 

Shannon has a happy home - two girls, two boys, one with an extra special chromosome. She writes about loving life. And being gentle.

5.       Unexpected Joy – 

Tami and her husband adopted a child with Down syndrome through the foster care system. Through this blog, she wants to share about her family, and how life is good, but different, caring for a child who has a disability.

Whether it’s these blogs or others, please share your favorites with us too!

 


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