Wendy L Hooton

World Down Syndrome Day aka Son’s Day is just around the corner and our family is ready to celebrate, especially my son. He loves...

I LOVE Christmas! I love the music, the bright colors, being with friends and family, giving to others, annual festive traditions,...

It's October which means it's Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This post is for my son and the miracles I have the privilege of witnessing...

I’ve just returned from an eight-day trip to Norway, to attend a retreat with talented writers from different areas of the US and North...

How’s your summer going? Have you been able to stand up against the heat? And I’m not just talking about the heat of the sun. I’m trying...

The day I became a mom, the moment my son surprised me with his Down syndrome diagnosis, I went from feeling like it was the best day at...

Yay, summer is coming! This means gone are the days of complaining of rain and snow and dark and cloudy skies. Goodbye snowblower, winter...

Today I had an altercation with the wind. Although I believe a truce was reached, we both put up a strong fight. On Fridays, after...

My son is awesome! This is why it makes the thought of him growing older without friends or a social life difficult to accept. One of the...

I would like to take a moment to reflect on the unbelievable author event I held on November 4th, 2023, almost a month from the date when...

I had been working on an important project with my husband that I had to finish that required every waking hour of our weekend....

When a dream comes true, especially one you weren't aware you had, it's a fantastic experience. Our modest family of three recently had a...

Welcome to my first blog. I’m happy you are here and hope you enjoy the read. I love to travel, but I haven’t been on a vacation since...