Accomplishing my goals and gaining independence gives me unstoppable joy!
Update: Thanks so much to everyone who entered the contest both on our blog and our Facebook page. The winners of the #UnstoppableJoy contest are:
You can watch the live drawing here:
It’s hard to believe our son turned six months old today! I can still remember the night Noah was born and we found out that he was born with three copies of his 21st Chromosome (aka – Down syndrome.) I can’t explain the amount of joy that it gives me to be Noah’s dad. This “little” boy has worked so hard to achieve so many milestones already, and he continues to work so hard every day.
Our last blog post on this site was a letter I wrote to Noah the night before his first day of Kindergarten. When I get some time I’ll update you all on school has been going for him. It’s had it’s fair share of challenges, but all and all it’s been great for Noah. One thing that really gives Noah a since of joy is being able to exercise independence. For instance in the video below you’ll see Noah running into his school building by himself – it’s fun watching him do that in the mornings that I take him to school.
We’re running a photo caption contest from now until December 25th at 11:59 pm (central time) and the winners will will one of three The Finish Line gift cards. To enter the contest, simply share a photo of your child in the comments below with a caption telling what gives them unstoppable joy! I’ve partnered with The Finish Line Youth Foundation and The Special Olympics on this post to run give away 3 Finish Line gift cards ($200, $100, and $50.) On December 26th, 2016 I will pick 3 winners (1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place) to give away the 3 Finish Line gifts card to! The winners will be mentioned on this blog post!
Good Luck
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We call Shaye "baby monster" . What gives her unstoppable joy is getting into everything!
Isaiah is so young, but so sharp! He is SUPER social, loving, cuddly, and simply AMAZINGLY PERFECT! He knows exactly what he likes and what he doesn't like (which is usually fine and gross motor therapy). Even though he struggles, he still tries his hardest to strengthen his muscles and is succeeding at becoming more and more independent each day! His smile is just so bright, so beautiful, and so contagious! This is my heart, right here!
Pearson Lane Stephens is JOY! Though he's only 7 months, he inspires others in the world. Teaching them to reclaim THEIR joy, find peace in THEIR hearts so they can embrace their GOD GIVEN blessings! We believe God is working through Pearson to make this world a better place.
#downswithpearson #nothingdownaboutit
Andrew was born at 33 wks and with Down Syndrome. I have never seen a child battle like Andrew has and wake up everyday the happiest brightest child ready to tackle the next challenge. Although he has to work harder than a typical childhis determination is awe inspiring. Andrew is 20 months old, lives with me, his aunt and Foster mom. I no longer obsess over the little things as Andrew has taught me. just be happy no matter what.
Kellan is full of joy and he exhuberates love ❤️ all day. He generally loves life and everything he sees he finds joy in it. He brings joy to everyone he makes contact with and makes them better people. He literally blindsided me and changed my life in a good way, forever. It seems kellan is brought the most joy when he sees he made you smile. This is his reaction right here.
Kellan is full of joy and he exhuberates love ❤️ all day. He generally loves life and everything he sees he finds joy in it. He brings joy to everyone he makes contact with and makes them better people. He literally blindsided me and changed my life in a good way, forever. It seems the most joy is brought to kellan when he sees he made you smile. This is his reaction right here.
Sloane makes everyone smile and laugh. She has such a silly personality already. She loves her big brothers! I feel so blessed that God made her mine?
Haydens family and friends give him unstoppable joy, he is such a loving and outgoing little boy.
Haydens family give him unstoppable joy and happiness. He is the sweetest most loving child. We love him so much and dont know what we would do without him.
Derek has brought so much joy to our lives since he was born six years ago. I think the greatest gift of joy he has given us is a strong faith in God again. He has a morning routine that includes listening to some amazing Christian groups. We couldn't have asked for a more joyous child. He is Flawless just like one of our favorite groups Mercy Me sings!
Seber's joy is unstoppable, even through surgery and skin grafts in the past month. He started bringing us joy 4 1/2 years ago when we started the adoption journey for him, and he has continued to bless us with so much joy and happiness since arriving here at his forever home in April.