As I reflect on the benefit of having a child with a diagnosis, I can’t help but notice how it is positively affecting my other children. My typical children have learned the unique risks and challenges that Ransom faces, and they are learning to help protect him and teach others about him. I see tiny seeds of compassion and empathy growing in their little hearts that I doubt would be growing without our medical challenges. The book God Made Me Unique produced by Joni and Friends is an amazing resource to help children honor and value every person they encounter.
Read MoreTwo years ago we sat down with Caroline and John Carroll to speak to them about their journey with their daughter Claire. Claire was born with a heart defect and Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21. At just two years old, when Caroline was only nine days postpartum with their third child, Claire was diagnosed with leukemia.
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