Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 2022

Ruby and Nella – Camp Staff!

By |2023-02-23T18:06:46+00:00October 15th, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

Welcome to camp #RubyandNella  Could you imagine what a fun camp this would be with these gals as the camp counselors?! Sign me up!! These girls were born leaders and I cannot wait to see how they continue to change the world!!  Kelle Hampton  #rubyandnellasbigadventure #rubyandnella #rubysrainbow #dsam #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #theluckyfew #downsyndromerocks #downsyndrome #nothingdownaboutit #lifewithrubydoobs #reels

By |2023-12-15T17:23:58+00:00October 13th, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

When Ruby was born I had these goals of her keeping up academically with her peers. Now that I look back on it, I am not exactly sure why. I think I wanted her to fit in, but quickly realized this world and it's standards weren't made for her. I also quickly realized how much [...]

By |2023-12-15T17:24:27+00:00October 11th, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

Did you know that some people with Down syndrome drive? We have several Rockin' Recipients that drive and have even bought their own cars! Will Ruby drive someday? I am not sure! BUT I will keep my expectations high and throw it out into the universe and continue to surround her with people that BELIEVE [...]

By |2023-12-15T17:25:54+00:00October 9th, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

Being pushed out of our comfort zones and being allowed to make mistakes and sometimes fail is how we learn the most valuable life lessons. It grows and stretches us and allows us to become better versions of ourselves. We are always pushing for Ruby to try and experience new things, even if they are [...]

By |2023-12-15T17:26:47+00:00October 6th, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

"Aware of, and ultimately embracing my own “difference” from others, I’ve come to claim the distinction: Beautifully Broken. We all are. Every one. In different places and different ways. But beautifully. Perhaps that explains the deep bond and connection I’ve always felt with my beautiful granddaughter Nella. She has so seamlessly slid into my heart. [...]

By |2023-12-15T17:27:44+00:00October 4th, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

Raise your hand if you have been caught in the "comparison game." I feel like that is most of us, whether it's comparing our body, job, kids accomplishments, or just LIFE to someone else...it can be hard! When Ruby first started riding her bike we were SO proud of her!! But there are lots of [...]

I would not change a single hair on Ruby’s head!!

By |2023-03-24T16:57:51+00:00October 2nd, 2022|2022 October Awareness, Blog|

Being a mama has for sure been my life's greatest adventure! But adding that extra lil' chromosome to the mix? Well, that has made this adventure even greater!! I am embarrassed to say that I worried after we found out that Ruby had that magical little extra chromosome that we might not be able to [...]

By |2023-12-15T17:28:32+00:00October 2nd, 2022|2022 October Awareness|

Being a mama has for sure been my life's greatest adventure! But adding that extra lil' chromosome to the mix? Well, that has made this adventure even greater!! I am embarrassed to say that I worried after we found out that Ruby had that magical little extra chromosome that we might not be able to [...]

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