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It’s Ok Not To Be Ok!

October 5, 2017 by theheartability

“People with Down Syndrome are Always Happy”. Wouldn’t that be wild if that were the case? Individuals with Down Syndrome are not always happy. (insert gasp) really?? Try to take a guess as to why this is not true, go ahead I dare ya. This week’s ability is the ability to not be okay. Why aren’t people with Down Syndrome always happy? Because… they are HUMAN! That’s right, you heard me. They are human beings, just like you. Don’t get […]

Categories: Aaron's Abilities, Uncategorized • Tags: abilities, acceptance, hope, imok, inclusion, justdoit, notok, selflove, theluckyfew, unconditionallove

Don’t Should All Over Yourself

September 7, 2017 by theheartability

I have never once heard Aaron say, “oh man, I should have done XYZ” OR “I could have done XYZ better”. The man has the most beautiful confidence, not the egotistical type of confidence. The confidence that stems from faith in his abilities and his choices. I have never witnessed the man live in fear or doubt. This is one of his abilities that I struggle to understand. I am sure I am not alone on this one… We hear all […]

Categories: Aaron's Abilities, Uncategorized • Tags: abilities, acceptance, hope, inclusion, justdoit, selflove, theluckyfew, unconditionallove

The Unconditional Heart

August 7, 2017 by theheartability

Aaron’s impact on this world seizes to amaze me. Upon reading what I am about to share with you all, I was immediately covered in goosebumps and moved to tears . Joy “Lynette” Gibson is one of my mother’s dear friends who without a doubt has struck up a special bond with Aaron. They immediately clicked… it has been an absolute privilege to see and hear the way he has impacted her life. Without further delay, please enjoy “The Unconditional Heart” written by Joy “Lynette” […]

Categories: Aaron's Abilities, Uncategorized • Tags: abilities, acceptance, hope, inclusion, theluckyfew, unconditionallove

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within”

July 24, 2017 by theheartability

Have you ever met someone that is literally glowing? Someone who looks like they bathe in all that is sparkles and glitter? For me, this person is Aaron. The man is literally a ray of sunshine, always beaming light to anyone who has the privilege of being graced by his presence. He 100% lights up any room he walks into and you cannot help but light up through his infectious joy. Sure… sometimes it rains in the world of Aaron, […]

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The Haircut

July 4, 2017 by theheartability

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! The story that I will be sharing with you this week comes from a man named Jack. Jack is a dear family friend who reached out to my father a few weeks ago with a story he felt moved enough to share. Needless to say, I was thrilled, this is exactly what I envisioned when starting The Heart Ability. A platform for any and everyone to share their experiences with Aaronand any human being with extraordinary abilities. I reached […]

Categories: Aaron's Abilities, Uncategorized • Tags: abilities, acceptance, hope, inclusion, theluckyfew

Happy Father’s Day

June 18, 2017 by theheartability

Happy Happy Happy Father’s Day to all of the rockstar dads out there. This week I have something super special for you, I had the privilege of sitting down and speaking with my father about his experiences with raising a son with Down Syndrome. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life… we talked all things from fear to inclusion. The energy this man exuded when he spoke of his son was unbelievable and being a witness […]

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Humility

June 6, 2017 by theheartability

The ability to ask for help. The notion of asking for help is nothing new. In fact… Merriam Webster defines help as the following – * to make more pleasant or bearable * to give assistance or support to * to change for the better Also, in 1965 The Beatles released a song called “Help!” It goes a little something like, “…When I was younger, so much younger than today (I never needed) I never needed anybody’s help in any […]

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The Hi Game

May 30, 2017 by theheartability

Hi Hi Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend…Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to the brave men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom. I have something special for all of you this week, it is something that is very near and dear to my heart. Drumroll please… it is the “Hi Game”!!!!! It is a game that Aaron always encouraged us to play as kids and continues to encourage us to play as we […]

Categories: Aaron's Abilities, Uncategorized • Tags: abilities, acceptance, hope, inclusion, theluckyfew

“Normal is a Dryer Setting”

May 22, 2017 by theheartability

Hi!! My name is Andie! I created this blog to share all of the beautiful lessons that I have learned from my brother Aaron’s extra chromosome. Because let me tell ya, that extra chromosome is jam packed with infinite wisdom. Aaron has Down Syndrome, simply put, he has an extra of chromosome 21. Some may view this as a disability but our family has seen nothing but infinite abilities packed into that chromosome. This blog is something I have been sitting […]

Categories: Aaron's Abilities, Uncategorized • Tags: acceptance, hope, inclusion, theluckyfew

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It’s Ok Not To Be Ok!

Don’t Should All Over Yourself

The Unconditional Heart

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within”

The Haircut

Happy Father’s Day

Humility

The Hi Game

“Normal is a Dryer Setting”