The Special Family Connection

06/15/2025

This man didn’t wait for the world to adapt—he became the solution. A simple tricycle, built not for speed but for love, speaks volumes about devotion. In a society that often sidelines those with limitations, he created movement, inclusion, and joy.

Real love isn’t about words. It’s action, design, effort. It’s seeing a barrier and saying, “We’ll find a way.” This is what compassion looks like when it takes form in the world.

What would shift if more of us turned love into invention? And who could we uplift just by looking at a problem differently? 🚲❤️

06/14/2025

I love this video, and the moment that everyone realized there was something very special about this boy.

https://fb.watch/AdmQAUsqqG/

06/13/2025

Agree 100%. My four Autistic family members are AMAZING and have gifts and talents that blow me away.

06/13/2025

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The beach with Seagulls for him to chase at the waters edge - Did me in. LOL

06/12/2025

After 13 years of Special Education classes, tears, joy, and work, my amazing grandson graduated from High School. He had the best teachers, administration, and resource specialists you could ask for. Thank you to all of them, and Dave - Nana is so proud of you!!

06/12/2025

06/11/2025

The National Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Walk is the largest Down syndrome awareness event in the U.S., uniting over 250,000 participants each year to promote acceptance, inclusion, and advocacy. It’s more than a walk — it’s a movement that uplifts incredible individuals and families.

Here are 5 powerful facts about Down syndrome:
1️⃣ It affects people of all races, genders, and economic levels.
2️⃣ Individuals may share distinct physical traits but have unique personalities and strengths.
3️⃣ Health challenges are common, but many are manageable with support.
4️⃣ Intellectual and developmental abilities vary — many lead independent, purpose-filled lives.
5️⃣ People with Down syndrome often radiate warmth, joy, and deep social connection.

At Special Strong Folsom, we honor this spirit every day by empowering our clients through adaptive fitness that celebrates ability over limitation.

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06/11/2025

""Be as disciplined in your exhaustion as you are in your compassion and kindness. It is easy to undo years of goodness in a moment of exhaustion. ""

It's okay to realize that you cannot do it all, be it all, help everyone, save everyone, or be strong all the time.

It's okay to take your superhero cape off when you have reached the end of your strength, feel tired, frustrated, human, and just need to cry. Not for yourself, but because it cleanses you and removes toxins that build up physically and emotionally.

Give yourself time to release your feelings healthily, in a closet, a parked car, or somewhere private. Pray and ask God to give you strength, courage, wisdom, and guidance. Don't vent on those you care for, those who need you, or in front of those who look up to you for all you do to help others. Be as disciplined in your exhaustion as you are in your compassion and kindness. It is easy to undo years of goodness in a moment of exhaustion.

Know yourself. Notice when you are nearing a breaking point and take control before you lose control.

It's okay to let your feelings out, but do it in prayer with God next to you, and He will be there to comfort you and bring you back to where you need to be, and you can get back to making the world a better place again for those who have no one else but you.

If this is you, please know you are not alone. We all find ourselves in this place, and it's okay.

Love you all, Debby
I have been there many times

04/14/2024