What is your favorite part of college so far?? EVERYTHING.
October 29, 2015
“Ok Nella…since I forgot my selfie stick, can you make sure you get the entire UNIVERSITY in the background? This will be the perfect Christmas gift for my mom.”
Fun Fact: Well, this isn’t really a fact, more of an observation. I had the wonderful opportunity this weekend to Skype with over 20 of our Rockin’ Recipients. You can only imagine the huge smile I simply could not wipe off my face the entire day, but that is not the observation I was going to share.
With each recipient, I asked the question “What is your favorite part of college so far??” The number one response? EVERYTHING. Literally, no hesitation…right off the bat. EVERYTHING. Each of them had something more specific to share after that, but the total vibe I got across the board was THEY LOVE IT. No matter what type of program they are in, whether it be residential, non-residential or a community college setting, they are all so thrilled to be pursuing their dreams of higher education…to be spreading their wings.
Someday, I may get a picture like this one, framed, possibly wrapped, under the Christmas tree. Whatever path Ruby decides to take, I know one thing for sure. We will nurture her, love her, be PROUD of the person she has become and is aspiring to be. I don’t know what the future holds, but I know she will make the best of this crazy, wonderful life she was given.
Tomorrow is the last day of our hashtag giveaway!! Be sure to tag your loved one rockin’ that extra chromosome in their fave collegiate gear #iamcollegebound and #rubysrainbow to help us spread the word on just how cool and capable peeps with Down syndrome are!! You will also be entering for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Fanatics.com!!
Winner will be picked at random and announced at 4pm tomorrow!
