through christina- a special mother is born

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A beautiful reader submitted story about God's plan to use a daughter with Down Syndrome to opened the eyes of this mother's heart. Submitted by Leticia a special mother is born “God would never send us a special child,” I … [Read more...]

jonathan- a little extra

Jonny and Maddy

In February of 2010 on Season 9 of American Idol, it was hard to miss a young, 16 year old contestant with an incredible spark. But the moments when that spark really lit up was when Maddy Curtis spoke about her family. Maddy is from a family of 12 … [Read more...]

“More Alike than Different” Down Syndrome Becoming Up Syndrome!

This video speaks for itself... … [Read more...]

zachary-loved for who he is

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A single mom with a three year old daughter, having to flee an abusive husband, staying with a family from her church, no money, no bank account, no education, no job, how could a baby with Down Syndrome be a blessing? One of the most influential … [Read more...]

Love Came Down

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In a seat down near the front of the auditorium with my friend Chad next to me, sitting in his wheelchair, a paraplegic due to the complications of spina bifida, I had called him the day before and asked if he would like to come to this healing … [Read more...]

robert-seen as a gift

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Editor- I had an incredible opportunity to interview an amazing young man on the phone!  Once again, a friend posted a video on facebook which was wonderful!  It was of Robert Pio Hajjar, speaking to a crowd in a large auditorium.  Robert was … [Read more...]

sent from above

precious-boys

Eyes slightly slanted, short fingers and toes, a little round tummy and cute, button nose, this baby, this child who others might say, "So sorry this happened to you on this day," but our Father, our Maker, designed you with … [Read more...]

deby hergenrader-breaking barriers

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In 2005, Break the Barriers came to perform at Joni and Friends Family Retreat at Mission Springs, CA.  Deby Hergenrader had previously served at camp for many years as the Short Term Missionary Coordinator, bringing groups of young people from her … [Read more...]

Letter to the Father of a Baby with Down Syndrome

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Dearest Father of a Baby with Down Syndrome, I saw you go forward, holding your baby son as the pastor at church asked those with permanent conditions who needed healing to come forward. I wondered what it was that you prayed for. Perhaps he … [Read more...]

freddie loves to worship

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This last summer at camp, had by far been one of my favorites.   The Lord had begun a shift in my thinking which had began nearly eight months before.  At the Joni and Friends Retreat Forum, where staff come together to begin brain storming for … [Read more...]