tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post3555487295339047902..comments2023-12-30T00:17:29.532-08:00Comments on Finding Joy in Simple Things: PWS Awareness Day 23: Coping and Support GroupsMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-626339798707022242014-05-25T15:21:45.151-07:002014-05-25T15:21:45.151-07:00I agree completely Sara. To just know that I am n...I agree completely Sara. To just know that I am not alone with whatever issue I am facing helps me tremendously. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-39933796543519849442014-05-24T16:43:16.305-07:002014-05-24T16:43:16.305-07:00My son was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth a...My son was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth and we found out about the same time that he'd need the heart surgery we thought he'd avoid. He was, I think, two week sold when we took him to our local Down syndrome group's annual picnic, and we started to breathe. Later when he was rehospitalized post-surgery, I resisted talking to other parents, and then leaned on them. I think it's so important to have somebody who gets it. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533706560591305512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-26683105444483560042014-05-24T10:16:55.674-07:002014-05-24T10:16:55.674-07:00Glad you smiled. (I have to weave in my own rigid...Glad you smiled. (I have to weave in my own rigid thinking!!)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-46938125615740159432014-05-24T00:34:16.552-07:002014-05-24T00:34:16.552-07:00Every blog post makes me want to read more. (I had...Every blog post makes me want to read more. (I had to crack a smile at the bit about the preemie parents)j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.com