Unexpected Lessons from Down Syndrome

A minor above a 12 months back, we began fostering Baby D. In this week’s podcast episode, Jesse and I reflect on what we have figured out and how we have developed this previous 12 months — primarily as it relates to parenting a baby with Down syndrome and distinctive demands.

We share things we wish we had acknowledged, how our standpoint has changed, and how we have witnessed God’s faithfulness over and in excess of once more. We chat about the reward that this sweet boy has been in our lives and how he has taught us to sluggish down, savor life, and rejoice the little issues. If you know someone who has a youngster with particular demands, we hope that this episode will give you some perception into how to really like them and walk with them improved.

In addition, Jesse and I chat about how he saved me out of a thunderstorm not too long ago, a simple practice that makes these a big difference in my days, some out-of-the-everyday factors our kids have been performing at college, and a guide I have been listening to.

In This Episode

[00:34] – Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Demonstrate.

[01:40] – It is been a 12 months because we said indeed to Infant D! We want to share some of our reflections on this previous 12 months.

[03:04] – Jesse kind of saved my lifestyle this 7 days.

[06:50] – It was an intriguing 7 days at our kids’ school…

[08:18] – This uncomplicated observe would make this sort of a variance.

[12:31] – I have been listening to the new ebook by Katherine Reay.

[15:45] – Reflecting on one 12 months with Baby D.

[22:04] – How he has taught us so much about obtaining empathy and compassion.

[25:22] – Demonstrate value, even if it feels uncomfortable or awkward.

[29:10] – Give your little ones chances to interact with people today who are various than them.