Step Up for Down Syndrome

Yesterday we celebrated Myles and a lot of other important folks at the annual Step Up for Down Syndrome walk in City Park. With over 4,100 walkers and more than $280,000 raised for Mile High Down Syndrome Association, it was a very successful event. Gilby, his co-workers, and all of the volunteers did a great job bringing everything together. The weather was gorgeous and it was such a fun time with family and friends. As usual, Myles was constantly on the go and hard to pin down for many photos. Thankfully, we had extra hands to take turns on "Myles duty" so I didn't have to run around too much in my 35-week pregnant state.

Fall tends to be a tougher time for me in my ongoing processing of what it means to have a child with Down syndrome, which is a complicated part of this journey to explain unless you're living it. I think it has to do with the transition from lazy summer days where we can protect Myles a bit more, to school demands that make his delays glaringly obvious. For this reason, the walk comes at the perfect time for me. It's refreshing to celebrate with hundreds of other families who can relate to the unique challenges and unique joys we experience. This fall has been better than some, especially now that we have Myles settled into his schedule, doing well, our major education meetings behind us, and a supportive team around him.   

Thank you to all who donated and/or walked with us! We so appreciate your support!

Little sister is already very supportive of her big bro.