Hi all!
I thought I would drop you all a quick update on how Karis' development is coming along! First of all, she has been going pee pee in the potty for 6 days now! We are just putting her in a t-shirt and pull up during the day, and she still pees in her pull-up a little bit. However, she is going in the potty 5-6 times a day. Yay!
Speech- As many of you know we stopped teaching Karis anymore sign language, so she is holding steady at about 45 signs. It was keeping her from trying to speak, and I think the strategy worked. I keep a running list of her words, and I don't remember when I last updated it, but whenever that was, her vocabulary has more than doubled since then. Here's the current list
up
down
all done
hi
bye bye
Chili- our dog
daddy
bubba-what we call Keaton
love you
that
this
----that's the old list, here are the additions
all gone
mama
Pappa
Booboo-Memaw or Momo, her grandmas
bagel
cheese
potty
eat
cookie
baby
belly
ow
ball
moo- like a cow
bzzzz-like a bee
baaa-like a sheep
ball
ya-as in yes
Beautiful- buebue
elbow- Behbow
Elmo-bobo.
That's 32 things!!! I'm so proud of her. She hasn't had speech therapy since May, and she is still doing well. Smarty pants!
I'll add update this list if she says anything in the next few days that I forgot to add.
That's all for now! Have a great weekend!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday Funnies . . .
I know I've slacking with the blogging lately. I haven't been in the mood! Haha! I did want to say hi to you all though and give you a good laugh today. A good buddy reminded me today how much I love Brian Regan, so I thought I would post another great clip of his comedy. Come on, you owe yourself a 5 minute laugh!
Here's another laugh. I just posted this to my husband's blog by mistake! He was logged in, and I didn't bother to look at whose account I was on! Oh well, I deleted it. Haha, just the kind of thing I would do, right?!
Have a great weekend everyone!
love to you all
Tracy
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Here's another laugh. I just posted this to my husband's blog by mistake! He was logged in, and I didn't bother to look at whose account I was on! Oh well, I deleted it. Haha, just the kind of thing I would do, right?!
Have a great weekend everyone!
love to you all
Tracy
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Friday, November 12, 2010
The Struggle . . . . . .
I was thinking today about a couple that I knew from college, the Pittmans. I didn't know them well, but I know who they are. The wife, Jessica is undergoing major brain surgery today. Click here if you want to know more about that. I have been checking the updates and tearfully praying for them. I can't imagine what they are going through, the fear, pain, and uncertainty.
Whenever I hear of someone I know having a major struggle like this, my first emotion is shock, and then certain thoughts always fill my mind. How can this be happening? How are they dealing with this? Why did this happen to them? How can someone get through something like this? What an incredibly difficult, and scary situation. And I pray.
The older I get, the more I see my friends, family, acquaintances, and friends of friends dealing with the hardest parts of life, and it seems like I hear a new tragic story everyday. It made me realize one thing. Everyone has "a thing." I don't really know what to call it, a struggle maybe. It's that thing that changes your life forever and really, shapes who you are from then on.
My college roommate lost her brother to cancer before she was 30.
My best friend from college now has Lupus.
Another acquaintance from college lost her husband in a car accident about a year after graduation.
A high school friend of mine recently lost his newborn daughter.
A couple I know is dealing with devastating marital issues.
A divorce, an illness, a child born disabled, a rebellious child, families that don't get along, the devastating loss of a loved one. All of these things make us secretly think to ourselves, "I'm so glad it's not me." But most of us have our own struggle even if it's one that no one sees like addiction or chronic depression, and we deal with it in our own way, with God's help. Everyone has a struggle. Well, I suppose there are a few that sail through life unscathed, but not many. As difficult and devastating as these things are, the sun will still rise tomorrow, and God leads us through. God is faithful. Unfortunately, having one such struggle doesn't exempt us of another one. It reminds me of the song "Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen." Remember this song? Although I don't agree with all of the "wisdom" here, there is one part that always comes to my mind when struggle has found someone I know.
Whenever I hear of someone I know having a major struggle like this, my first emotion is shock, and then certain thoughts always fill my mind. How can this be happening? How are they dealing with this? Why did this happen to them? How can someone get through something like this? What an incredibly difficult, and scary situation. And I pray.
The older I get, the more I see my friends, family, acquaintances, and friends of friends dealing with the hardest parts of life, and it seems like I hear a new tragic story everyday. It made me realize one thing. Everyone has "a thing." I don't really know what to call it, a struggle maybe. It's that thing that changes your life forever and really, shapes who you are from then on.
My college roommate lost her brother to cancer before she was 30.
My best friend from college now has Lupus.
Another acquaintance from college lost her husband in a car accident about a year after graduation.
A high school friend of mine recently lost his newborn daughter.
A couple I know is dealing with devastating marital issues.
A divorce, an illness, a child born disabled, a rebellious child, families that don't get along, the devastating loss of a loved one. All of these things make us secretly think to ourselves, "I'm so glad it's not me." But most of us have our own struggle even if it's one that no one sees like addiction or chronic depression, and we deal with it in our own way, with God's help. Everyone has a struggle. Well, I suppose there are a few that sail through life unscathed, but not many. As difficult and devastating as these things are, the sun will still rise tomorrow, and God leads us through. God is faithful. Unfortunately, having one such struggle doesn't exempt us of another one. It reminds me of the song "Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen." Remember this song? Although I don't agree with all of the "wisdom" here, there is one part that always comes to my mind when struggle has found someone I know.
Don't worry about the future.
Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4 pm on some idle Tuesday.
Many of you know how true that statement is. Painfully true. There is no point in worrying. The Bible makes that same point time and time again.
I guess I don't have much of a point today. I just had Jessica Pittman on my mind and it turned into a blog. Please pray for her. What ever struggle you have been handed in life, trust the Lord.
Matthew Chapter 625 "That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life...........27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?.............30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
31 "So don't worry about these things,....................32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.33 Seek the Kingdom of God* above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.
31 "So don't worry about these things,....................32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.33 Seek the Kingdom of God* above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
How I Really Feel about Halloween (You Might be Surprised).....
Well, Halloween is over, and as much as I wanted to blog about this before Halloween, honestly I just didn't have the guts. I know this post is going to open a can of worms, and cause debate. I hate debate. I'm not one who likes to argue. I also know that in posting this, there will people that I love and respect that will be disappointed me, for having this view. That being said, I feel I must make my feelings known, and share how I really feel about Halloween. The truth is................... I don't hate it. GASP! Fellow Christians and Pastors, please, hear me out.
Point #1- You can take part in Halloween, without taking part in evil.
Don't get me wrong, I fully understand the roots of Halloween, and what it meant to most people hundreds of years ago, and a few people today as far as satanism and paganism etc. And I fully understand the scriptures people use to support their stance against Halloween. I understand that scripture says to flee even the appearance of evil (1 Thess 5:22).
But here are a few things I would like you to know about some common "acceptable" practices.
1. The dates that we celebrate Christmas and Easter have pagan roots. Do I care? No. I don't care what calender day we set aside to celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus. What's important is that we DO celebrate those things.
2. The wedding ring you are wearing is a pagan symbol. (Google it for it's many ancient meanings.) And the fact that we have bridesmaids and groomsmen in a wedding is an ancient pagan practice. The belief was that on the day of the wedding, evil spirits would try to overtake the bride and the groom. The extra people by their sides, who would at that time be dressed identically to the bride and groom, were meant to confuse the spirits as to who the actual bride and groom were. Are these the same reasons we practice these traditions today? Of course not. These things mean something different to us now.
3. Saying "bless you" when someone sneezes is a pagan practice. The belief was the when you sneeze, evil spirits would enter your body through your nose. People said "bless you" to keep that from happening. We don't believe that today, it is just good manners.
Just as the meaning of language changes over time, so does the meaning of our common practices. The origin of these traditions, does not make them evil today. I do realize that Halloween is a little different in that we still see people dabbling in evil with haunted houses, creepy costumes, and scary decorations. But friends, we as Christians do not have to, and definitely should NOT be a part of those things. The Bible says to flee even the appearance of evil (1 Thess 5:22). I really don't see that my two kids, dressed as Spongebob, and a butterfly, visiting our neighbors and eating candy, as any kind of evil. But, many will say in contrast that if we take part in Halloween at all, that we celebrate all of it, evil included. With that logic, we should never shop in grocery store that sells alcohol, and we should never see a movie in a place where R movies are also shown. I don't know about you, but I saw Toy Story, and liked it! And I can't find a grocery that doesn't sell several things that I would NEVER buy.
Also, (stepping on my soapbox) adults, if you are in the habit of watching TV shows like CSI, and a number of others, that glorify murder and violent crime, and you are now standing up against Halloween, you are being a hypocrite. (stepping down)
Now, you may see all I have said as nothing but as excuse to take my kids trick-or-treating, but here is what I really want you to understand.
Point #2 As Christians we should not "hide out" on Halloween.
Halloween is a social event. It is the one day that your neighbors will come to your house and ask for a small treat. It is also the one day that it is acceptable to knock on their doors asking for a treat. Your neighbors will also be out on the street with their kids, having a good time, and talking to people. How much time do we spend in meetings trying to figure out new ways to connect with our community, only to turn off our lights and pretend not be home on the one night when people want to interact with us? This is our chance to open our doors, be friendly, get to know our neighbors, and meet new ones. If your are not handing out candy, you are missing a ministry opportunity. And really, really, is there any harm in handing out candy? We have often printed out cute invitations to children's church and given those out with candy too.
Some churches are having harvest parties as an alternative to Halloween. What? Having kids dress up, and come to your church to play games and get candy is not "doing Halloween"? And can we be so foolish as to think that they will not trick or treat before they come, or after? The event is a good idea actually. I think we should hold fun events for kids, where we can share Jesus with them. But lets pass on the condemnation and guilt that comes with it, for those families who will still let their kids participate in other Halloween activities as well. Having a harvest party is at least better than hiding out in our homes. But friends, why are we all congregating in one place, on the one night when everyone else is out on the street. We are truely putting our lamp under a bowl (Mat 5:15) We are hiding our light.
Here's my point. Do I hate devil worship? Yes. Do I hate costumes and candy? No. In my opinoin, I think the best approach for Christians on Halloween is:
1. Let your children dress up in cute costumes, not devils, witches, gouls, vampires, murderers etc.
2. Turn your light on and show yourself friendly and hospitable to your neighbors when they come by for candy. If you don't do anything else, at least do that. Maybe handout tracts, or invitations to church too!
3. Get out on the street with your kids, meet some new people, and build better relationships with those you already know.
4. If you like to decorate, use things that are fall-ish like pumpkins, fall leaves, and scarecrows etc. Skip the tombstones, skeletons, and witches etc.
5. If you want to hold an event to share Jesus, do it. But, don't intend on people being there the whole evening. And, make sure that you don't need, or expect your whole church to be there. Otherwise we've taken all the light, and put in one place.
Friends, the world see us as stuck-up, hypocritical, and no fun. Let's show them otherwise, and show them the love of Jesus while we're at it.
Your comments are welcome. Love to you all!
Tracy
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Point #1- You can take part in Halloween, without taking part in evil.
Don't get me wrong, I fully understand the roots of Halloween, and what it meant to most people hundreds of years ago, and a few people today as far as satanism and paganism etc. And I fully understand the scriptures people use to support their stance against Halloween. I understand that scripture says to flee even the appearance of evil (1 Thess 5:22).
But here are a few things I would like you to know about some common "acceptable" practices.
1. The dates that we celebrate Christmas and Easter have pagan roots. Do I care? No. I don't care what calender day we set aside to celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus. What's important is that we DO celebrate those things.
2. The wedding ring you are wearing is a pagan symbol. (Google it for it's many ancient meanings.) And the fact that we have bridesmaids and groomsmen in a wedding is an ancient pagan practice. The belief was that on the day of the wedding, evil spirits would try to overtake the bride and the groom. The extra people by their sides, who would at that time be dressed identically to the bride and groom, were meant to confuse the spirits as to who the actual bride and groom were. Are these the same reasons we practice these traditions today? Of course not. These things mean something different to us now.
3. Saying "bless you" when someone sneezes is a pagan practice. The belief was the when you sneeze, evil spirits would enter your body through your nose. People said "bless you" to keep that from happening. We don't believe that today, it is just good manners.
Just as the meaning of language changes over time, so does the meaning of our common practices. The origin of these traditions, does not make them evil today. I do realize that Halloween is a little different in that we still see people dabbling in evil with haunted houses, creepy costumes, and scary decorations. But friends, we as Christians do not have to, and definitely should NOT be a part of those things. The Bible says to flee even the appearance of evil (1 Thess 5:22). I really don't see that my two kids, dressed as Spongebob, and a butterfly, visiting our neighbors and eating candy, as any kind of evil. But, many will say in contrast that if we take part in Halloween at all, that we celebrate all of it, evil included. With that logic, we should never shop in grocery store that sells alcohol, and we should never see a movie in a place where R movies are also shown. I don't know about you, but I saw Toy Story, and liked it! And I can't find a grocery that doesn't sell several things that I would NEVER buy.
Also, (stepping on my soapbox) adults, if you are in the habit of watching TV shows like CSI, and a number of others, that glorify murder and violent crime, and you are now standing up against Halloween, you are being a hypocrite. (stepping down)
Now, you may see all I have said as nothing but as excuse to take my kids trick-or-treating, but here is what I really want you to understand.
Point #2 As Christians we should not "hide out" on Halloween.
Halloween is a social event. It is the one day that your neighbors will come to your house and ask for a small treat. It is also the one day that it is acceptable to knock on their doors asking for a treat. Your neighbors will also be out on the street with their kids, having a good time, and talking to people. How much time do we spend in meetings trying to figure out new ways to connect with our community, only to turn off our lights and pretend not be home on the one night when people want to interact with us? This is our chance to open our doors, be friendly, get to know our neighbors, and meet new ones. If your are not handing out candy, you are missing a ministry opportunity. And really, really, is there any harm in handing out candy? We have often printed out cute invitations to children's church and given those out with candy too.
Some churches are having harvest parties as an alternative to Halloween. What? Having kids dress up, and come to your church to play games and get candy is not "doing Halloween"? And can we be so foolish as to think that they will not trick or treat before they come, or after? The event is a good idea actually. I think we should hold fun events for kids, where we can share Jesus with them. But lets pass on the condemnation and guilt that comes with it, for those families who will still let their kids participate in other Halloween activities as well. Having a harvest party is at least better than hiding out in our homes. But friends, why are we all congregating in one place, on the one night when everyone else is out on the street. We are truely putting our lamp under a bowl (Mat 5:15) We are hiding our light.
Here's my point. Do I hate devil worship? Yes. Do I hate costumes and candy? No. In my opinoin, I think the best approach for Christians on Halloween is:
1. Let your children dress up in cute costumes, not devils, witches, gouls, vampires, murderers etc.
2. Turn your light on and show yourself friendly and hospitable to your neighbors when they come by for candy. If you don't do anything else, at least do that. Maybe handout tracts, or invitations to church too!
3. Get out on the street with your kids, meet some new people, and build better relationships with those you already know.
4. If you like to decorate, use things that are fall-ish like pumpkins, fall leaves, and scarecrows etc. Skip the tombstones, skeletons, and witches etc.
5. If you want to hold an event to share Jesus, do it. But, don't intend on people being there the whole evening. And, make sure that you don't need, or expect your whole church to be there. Otherwise we've taken all the light, and put in one place.
Friends, the world see us as stuck-up, hypocritical, and no fun. Let's show them otherwise, and show them the love of Jesus while we're at it.
Your comments are welcome. Love to you all!
Tracy
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Where's My Blog ?!?!?!
AHHHH! Where's my blog? I'm just kidding! I am happy to be a guest blogger over at my friend Beth's blog "Our Typical Life." So, if you want to keep up on the life and times of the McCains. Come on over and read!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The wonderful healing power of God, and his tool, time...
An interesting thing happened to me the other day. I was on Facebook, and I read a status from a friend. It was casual, not life altering in anyway, and I commented, along with many other people, in an equally casual way. About 5 seconds later the most freeing, and quite life altering thought came to me: I'm not mad any more.
You see, this particular person, several years ago, hurt me so deeply, so intensely, and offended me on such a level, that I really, honestly, thought I would never be able to think about this person without rage overtaking me ever again. But, it happened. I'm not mad anymore, and it feels GGGGRRRRRREEEAAT! (in my best Tony the Tiger voice, of course!)I don't know exactly when it happened, but God has healed this wound, over time.
Whilst (yes, whilst) thinking about this, it occurred to me that God has completely healed another wound in my life. When Karis was born 2 1/2 years ago, her diagnosis crushed me to my core. I remember sitting in Red Robin with Tim while she was in the hospital, and weeping. I thought we would never again be able to sit in Red Robin, or any other public place, and just be the anonymous American family. We would always be "that family," receiving stares and making others uncomfortable. That just isn't true, I know that now. But at the time, I was devastated. However, now, 2 1/2 years later, I delight in my daughter, not despite her disability, but because of all that she is. Having Down Syndrome is part of that. I am so excited to see what God will do in her life, and what ministry opportunites will be opened to Tim and I, because we have now been down this road. After all, one can not lead someone out of the desert unless he has been there himself. I am so overjoyed to have her in my life. Did anything change? No. But, God healed that wound, over time. He has truely turned my mourning in dancing.
Psalm 30:11
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy (NLT)
What has occurred to me, while pondering these two things, is that life is not a snapshot. (I actually stole that phrase from a song because it so accurately states my point, and if I could think of what the song is, I would post it, but I can't!) Life is not a snapshot. Life is not defined by what you see right now. God is always working, and it time you will see the bigger picture of what he is doing. God heals wounds, calms storms, does miracles, and changes us over time.
Some things devastate us because they are permanent. A diagnosis, death, a tragic event, things that can't be changed (unless God does the impossible!) It can often seem as though our life is now defined by that one thing, but God is still working, and in time, how you feel about a certain situation may, and probably will change. Now don't get me wrong. You'll never be happy that a loved one died, etc. But what will happen is, in time, God will grant you peace. God will help you forgive. God will help you move on to a place of joy, not devastation, not anger, not rage, not sorrow. Life is not a snap shot, give it time.
The only reason I am writing this, is that I know someone needs to hear it. Including me.
Here I am, in a similar situation, at odds with someone, and it rips me apart. (Haven't we all been there, even pastor's wives!!!) As hard as I try to give it over to God, that's so hard to do. But, I know in time that God will heal us both. The previous two situations show me that He will. Thank you God, I praise You for that!
Are you in the desert right now too, even in just one area of your life? Give it time. Life is not a snapshot. Things will not always be as they are.
This was a hard one for me to write. Deep Breath. One.. Two.. Three.. POST!
Share the love, leave me a comment!
You see, this particular person, several years ago, hurt me so deeply, so intensely, and offended me on such a level, that I really, honestly, thought I would never be able to think about this person without rage overtaking me ever again. But, it happened. I'm not mad anymore, and it feels GGGGRRRRRREEEAAT! (in my best Tony the Tiger voice, of course!)I don't know exactly when it happened, but God has healed this wound, over time.
Whilst (yes, whilst) thinking about this, it occurred to me that God has completely healed another wound in my life. When Karis was born 2 1/2 years ago, her diagnosis crushed me to my core. I remember sitting in Red Robin with Tim while she was in the hospital, and weeping. I thought we would never again be able to sit in Red Robin, or any other public place, and just be the anonymous American family. We would always be "that family," receiving stares and making others uncomfortable. That just isn't true, I know that now. But at the time, I was devastated. However, now, 2 1/2 years later, I delight in my daughter, not despite her disability, but because of all that she is. Having Down Syndrome is part of that. I am so excited to see what God will do in her life, and what ministry opportunites will be opened to Tim and I, because we have now been down this road. After all, one can not lead someone out of the desert unless he has been there himself. I am so overjoyed to have her in my life. Did anything change? No. But, God healed that wound, over time. He has truely turned my mourning in dancing.
Psalm 30:11
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy (NLT)
What has occurred to me, while pondering these two things, is that life is not a snapshot. (I actually stole that phrase from a song because it so accurately states my point, and if I could think of what the song is, I would post it, but I can't!) Life is not a snapshot. Life is not defined by what you see right now. God is always working, and it time you will see the bigger picture of what he is doing. God heals wounds, calms storms, does miracles, and changes us over time.
Some things devastate us because they are permanent. A diagnosis, death, a tragic event, things that can't be changed (unless God does the impossible!) It can often seem as though our life is now defined by that one thing, but God is still working, and in time, how you feel about a certain situation may, and probably will change. Now don't get me wrong. You'll never be happy that a loved one died, etc. But what will happen is, in time, God will grant you peace. God will help you forgive. God will help you move on to a place of joy, not devastation, not anger, not rage, not sorrow. Life is not a snap shot, give it time.
The only reason I am writing this, is that I know someone needs to hear it. Including me.
Here I am, in a similar situation, at odds with someone, and it rips me apart. (Haven't we all been there, even pastor's wives!!!) As hard as I try to give it over to God, that's so hard to do. But, I know in time that God will heal us both. The previous two situations show me that He will. Thank you God, I praise You for that!
Are you in the desert right now too, even in just one area of your life? Give it time. Life is not a snapshot. Things will not always be as they are.
This was a hard one for me to write. Deep Breath. One.. Two.. Three.. POST!
Share the love, leave me a comment!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Coffee talk: adoption and tutus!
Well, this morning I am sipping my coffee, and putting off so many things that I need to do, because I am waiting to watch a live web cast from the White House on the adoption tax credit. There is a lady that I know, only through facebook, that is speaking (click HERE to see the webcast). Her name is Bethany Balsis, and her daughter Nika, was adopted through Reece's Rainbow. Nika has Down Syndrome, and is one of the most beautiful little girls in the world! You can read more about that family here.
I am so glad that our government is taking steps to make adoption more affordable for every family. Adoption is so important! And, of course, my heart bleeds for the adoption of orphans with Down Syndrome. In the US, the abortion rate for babies that have been prenatally diagnosed with Down Syndrome is somewhere around 92%. Let that sink in...... Only about 8% of the beautiful children with Down Syndrome even get the chance to live life.
Wow....
The statistic is not as high in other countries, but the fear and rejection are the same. Many children with DS end up living in orphanages until they are 4 years old. Then, at that young age, they are sent away to live out the rest of their lives in a mental institution. They often only live a few more years. The ministry of Reece's Rainbow, exists to help families adopt these precious children.
I have told you all about Reece's Rainbow in previous posts, but if you want more information visit them at www.reecesrainbow.com .
What can you do to help? You could adopt! Things like the adoption tax credit (currently $13,170) and ministries like Reece's Rainbow, really help lower the cost. Not for you? You could donate to Reece's Rainbow! Today I have another suggestion for you!
My good friend Erin Buche (an old college buddy!), who also has a heart for Reece's Rainbow, is selling homemade tutus to raise money for the cause.
Just in time for Halloween (if you hurry!)!!!!
Aren't these CUTE!!!! You can pick your own colors. You know you need one! The cost is $20, plus $5 shipping, and remember, all the money she makes, after materials, is going to Reece's Rainbow.
Click here to get one now!
Or Here!
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I am so glad that our government is taking steps to make adoption more affordable for every family. Adoption is so important! And, of course, my heart bleeds for the adoption of orphans with Down Syndrome. In the US, the abortion rate for babies that have been prenatally diagnosed with Down Syndrome is somewhere around 92%. Let that sink in...... Only about 8% of the beautiful children with Down Syndrome even get the chance to live life.
Wow....
The statistic is not as high in other countries, but the fear and rejection are the same. Many children with DS end up living in orphanages until they are 4 years old. Then, at that young age, they are sent away to live out the rest of their lives in a mental institution. They often only live a few more years. The ministry of Reece's Rainbow, exists to help families adopt these precious children.
I have told you all about Reece's Rainbow in previous posts, but if you want more information visit them at www.reecesrainbow.com .
What can you do to help? You could adopt! Things like the adoption tax credit (currently $13,170) and ministries like Reece's Rainbow, really help lower the cost. Not for you? You could donate to Reece's Rainbow! Today I have another suggestion for you!
My good friend Erin Buche (an old college buddy!), who also has a heart for Reece's Rainbow, is selling homemade tutus to raise money for the cause.
Just in time for Halloween (if you hurry!)!!!!
Aren't these CUTE!!!! You can pick your own colors. You know you need one! The cost is $20, plus $5 shipping, and remember, all the money she makes, after materials, is going to Reece's Rainbow.
Click here to get one now!
Or Here!
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