Back, and Better Late Than Never
Today is my birthday.If you know me, you know that birthdays make me think. Not just about cake and well-wishes, … Continue reading Back, and Better Late Than Never
Author: Debbie
Debbie’s KEY is a reflective space exploring caregiving, disability advocacy, faith, resilience, and public health—through the lived experience of a mother raising a child with Down syndrome. It is a place for stories, sense-making, and steady hope—for parents, caregivers, advocates, and anyone learning to live well in complex seasons.
Learn, Understand and Accept
There are things we never forget, some bring a smile to our face and for some, we just shake our heads and wonder what we were thinking. As Bart Cummings put it, ‘in hindsight, everything is much clearer’. Continue reading Learn, Understand and Accept
Who would have thought…?
On January 1, 2020, who would have thought the year would turn out the way it did? A year that we were socially and physically distancing but brought together digitally. It was a year of discoveries for us…. Continue reading Who would have thought…?
Our day, our day…
Disability is part of the human experience. it has been said that, at some point in our lives, we will be temporarily or permanently impaired! Today, is our day and if you grew up and attended a public basic school, then you know the significance of these words and the song ‘our day, our day…our day!’ 🙂 Continue reading Our day, our day…
It is all possible…
When we believe, amazing things happen. Today, I am here to encourage you to believe in yourself so much that those around you have no choice than to believe too. As human beings, we are more capable than we sometimes give ourselves and others credit for. Please don’t put a limit on anyone, no matter their circumstances because it is simply not your place to do so. Continue reading It is all possible…
Precious One, Beloved
The non-self concept implies that we are connected to everyone and everything. Whatever we do or not has implications not only on us but everyone and everything else… Continue reading Precious One, Beloved
The Journey So Far…
John C Maxwell said, ‘everybody shares their dream but only few shares the journey.’ I chose to share our journey with Down syndrome because it is easier that way and also to give Down syndrome a face and and voice… Continue reading The Journey So Far…
What do you know?
Sometimes we have so much to say we don’t know where to begin. I am in that situation right now and I decided to let my ink lead me and I like where it led. What do you really know? I hope you are ready to learn something new. October is Down syndrome awareness month… Continue reading What do you know?
Love is an Action
My last post was on April 29, 2020. A lot has happened since then and have so much to tell you the challenge is where to start! Among the many things that happened, I tried as much as possible to keep and open mind and just about two weeks ago, I discovered poetry! Yes, writing poetry…
Read on and pls tell me what you think….Truthfully Continue reading Love is an Action
GRACE, GRIT AND GRATITUDE
It is my 43rd birthday today and as I always do, I have been thinking. I am not where I would have loved to be at this time, oh but I have definitely come far. It has taken the unmerited favor of God, the sheer determination to not be defined by my life’s experiences and the vivid memories of my grateful heart. Continue reading GRACE, GRIT AND GRATITUDE
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