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Is Monica going to Medical School?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by monicajakubisin

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Nope! She is a guest speaker! First Year Students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have a series of topics covered in Tuesday morning sessions. This week was Genetic Anomalies. Through a connection with the Upside of Downs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult life, Down syndrome Tagged communication, doctors, faith, jobs, learning, medical, social, social life, speaking

Peaceably Assembling

Posted on January 24, 2018 by monicajakubisin

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On Friday, January 19th, Monica participated in the March for Life with her brother Greg and her mom and dad.  The foursome drove to Washington DC on Thursday and started Friday with holy mass to pray for the unborn.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult life, Down syndrome Tagged determination, faith, freedom, March for Life, prayer, Pro-Life, social, social life, travel, Unborn

Biker Girl – Expressions of Freedom

Posted on November 4, 2017 by monicajakubisin

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The human individual, made in the image of God; not some thing but some one, a unity of spirit and matter, soul and body, capable of knowledge, self-possession, and freedom, who can enter into communion with other persons – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult life, Down syndrome Tagged bicycle, faith, freedom, independence, social life

Special Night Special Escort

Posted on October 27, 2017 by monicajakubisin

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Monica had another fun opportunity in May. She was invited to a Prom for young adults with disabilities. She invited her brother to be her escort. He was very good to her!  As Monica’s older siblings have gone off to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult life, Down syndrome, Uncategorized Tagged beauty, friends, Gigi's Playhouse, prom, social, social life

Pilgrimage of Mercy

Posted on October 12, 2016 by monicajakubisin

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Monica and her family attended a Pilgrimage of Mercy on Saturday, October 8, 2016. It was organized by the Cleveland Diocese and the Faith & Light group, which is part of L’Arche and open to people with disabilities and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult life, Down syndrome Tagged faith, Faith & Light, friends, l'arche, mercy, prayer, Reading, religious, singing, social life, year of mercy

Go Vikings!

Posted on January 24, 2016 by monicajakubisin

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Monica’s brother Greg now attends Cleveland State University’s Washkewicz College of Engineering. At a welcome back event last week he won tickets to the CSU basketball game being played at Quicken arena – the “Q”. Monica hunted up an old Vikings jersey and green t-shirt for the game. She had a blast.

 

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Posted in Adult life, Down syndrome Tagged Down syndrome, friends, peers, Siblings, social life

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Recent Posts

  • Is Monica going to Medical School?
  • Racecar Driving
  • April Showers
  • What is Monica doing on World Down Syndrome Day 2019?
  • On the way to Independent Employment
  • World Down Syndrome Day 2018
  • What I bring to my community
  • Peaceably Assembling
  • Thanksgiving Prayer
  • Biker Girl – Expressions of Freedom
  • Special Night Special Escort
  • February Family Wedding

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