According to a judge in Russia, a little boy with Down syndrome is better off in an institution than with a family wanting nothing more but to love and cherish him. In other words, that extra chromosome to this judge is worthy of only one thing. A death sentence. My friend Veronica holds dual citizenship…
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I am the mother of 5 wonderful kids. My youngest, Parker, is a medically fragile blessing with Down's Syndrome. I am @ParkerMama on Twitter.
Boardmaker Studio: Review and GIVEAWAY!
Written on November 1, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
Patrick Blair is the winner! There’s a FRESH spin on a Familiar Favorite in town! Boardmaker Studio! For more than 26 years, Mayer-Johnson has been committed to helping educators, speech-language pathologists, related professionals and parents make a connection with their students. Boardmaker uses PCS (Picture Communication Symbols) to help your child learn communication skills Parker’s…
It’s Almost Election Day.
Written on October 25, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
On my Facebook page, I am pretty to the point as to how I feel about Parkers local legislative representative. I think he stinks. In all sorts of flavors. He’s also the co-chair of Utah’s Health Human Services Committee. Which means he makes it a hobby to slash funding to Utah’s DSPD. Oh, he talks…
From The Files of WTH?!?
Written on August 10, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
Imagine this: You are the mother of a son with special needs. In this case Down syndrome, but it could have been anything really. Your son has become enraged, cut his hand and is stomping around the house. You need help. So you call 911 and ask for help. But, you tell the 911 operator,…
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Every month….or when the time is right.
Written on July 27, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
Each month it goes something like this: Hmmm….I need to get Parker’s montly bloodwork drawn. All one zillion and one bottles pulled for the zillion and two different tests. The liver function panel. The Thyroid. The CBC The tests to see if the statin Parker is on is breaking down his muscle mass. But the…
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The Doctors does a whole show on Autism – tomorrow 4/23
Written on April 22, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
April is Autism Awareness Month, and approximately 1 in every 100 children is diagnosed with autism. On THE DOCTORS airing Friday, April 23, the doctors welcome actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband, retired NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, who have an autistic son. The Peete’s recount the heartbreaking day their son RJ was diagnosed with…
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“CONCERNED CITIZENS” ATTEMPT TO BLOCK PROJECT THAT WOULD HELP PROVIDE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HANDICAPPED CHILD
Written on April 6, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
I’ll admit, when I first read this I thought of the huge ham radio tower my Dad put up on his 5 acres of land. But then as you continue reading you discover that this is simply a small pole, that isn’t going to be blocking anyone’s view and will be on private property. Whoa….
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Special Equipment for Vehicles: Need YOUR Ideas!
Written on March 25, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
Over in the Blog Frog Special Needs Forum, Michelle asks: Hello all, My child is three years and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Currently he has a wheel chair and can not sit or walk and transporting him is getting harder and harder because of his weight. He still fits in a child seat but lifting…
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The I Love Lucy Project: We Have a Winner!
Written on March 25, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
TerritoryMom was chosen by random.org as our The I Love Lucy Project winner! Thanks you for sharing. Lucy is beautiful. I put your button on my blog. Prayers are with you. Remember “He’s got the whole world in his hands”. TerritoryMom……go check your email! You can also find Tammy and Parker hanging out at their…
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The I Love Lucy Project and a Book Giveaway!
Written on March 16, 2010 by Tammy and Parker
Shawni Eyre Pothier and her mother Linda Eyre have co-authored a new book titled A Mother’s Book of Secrets; they have also recently launched the I Love Lucy Project to help raise funds for research to help fight blindness since her youngest daughter has been diagnosed with a syndrome that causes blindness. On this blog…
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