Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024!!! We truly are lucky to have Lydia in our lives. There’s a 1 in 700 chance of having a baby with Down Syndrome in the US, and I for sure never thought it would be me. Each of the white balloons in the images above represent 100 people, and each gold balloon represents ONE person with Down Syndrome! We absolutely won the lottery with our Lydie girl! Having her in our family has taught me many things, but a message that particularly resonates with me are the words of Joanna Gaines: The world needs who YOU were made to be! People who have Down Syndrome tend to approach life in such a beautifully authentic way. Having a daughter in this often-misunderstood minority, and having the opportunity to advocate for her daily, as well as to see the incredible influence for good she has on so many lives, just by being herself, has taught me so much about the worth of every individual. This group of people with Down Syndrome has such an incredible capacity to share love & light. Our world needs them to teach us all a little bit more about ourselves. To be a little more authentic, a little more forgiving, to love a whole lot harder, and to never give up. And especially to remember that we’re worth it.