Wysdom's Family

The afghan is enjoying its stay in Ontario, Canada, as you can see from the following photos of Mr. Wysdom and his sister, Blyss!

The afghan arrived just in time to accompany the family on their vacations, so it is continuing to wrack up the miles!

What two beautiful kids!!

You can learn all about Wysdom and his family on their blog, The Wonder of Wysdom!

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Wysdom's Family

An Afghan For Trey F.

Another fundraising afghan was given to the IMDSA (International Down Syndrome Association) and ended up in the hands of the super cute Mr. Trey!

As you can see, he was very quick to become acquainted with his new blanket buddy!

Enjoy your afghan, Trey!

Missy, Trey's mom, wanted to share a bit of his story with you! She writes:

My husband Carl and I had been married for 12 years and had no children. We decided to go ahead and adopt since we really were missing having a child. We started the process in 2006 and inquired on several children only to be turned down over and over.

I then saw Treston in June 2008(He had a different name then) and inquired and received a letter in the mail stating they did not select us. This time I just felt so heartbroken, moreso than with the others. About 2 weeks later I received a call from a caseworker asking if I remembered him which I did of course!

She said that they thought he was a good fit for us but that he had special needs. She went on to say he has mosaic Down syndrome and wanted to know if I was still interested, I said of course! She then started telling me all the things he may or may not be able to do and that I should not get my expectations up too high. I said I still want him I don't care what his limitations are.

We met him in August and by September he was legally placed in our home. In November 2008 we adopted him. He was 23 months old when we adopted him in November. He walked at 22 months, he's been completely potty trained since he was 26 months!! He's very smart and the sweetest child I know. He's been such a blessing and although he has mosaic Down syndrome which most would consider a bad thing, it's what makes him HIM, and we would not change one thing!!!

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An Afghan For Trey F.

Updated Video Montage!!

Here is the updated video of The Traveling Afghan! Every picture I have received from each kiddo who has had the afghan in his/her grasp is included in the video.

This is the basic format, minus any bells and whistles. After paying for premium features for over a year, I have to opt out at this time (hey, we have a baby on the way, every penny counts!) If you are interested in contributing to upgrade our One True Media account, please email me at chandosjoy@gmail.com.

Enjoy! These kiddos are amazing and extraordinary!

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Updated Video Montage!!

An Afghan For The World Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser

On occasion, I have been contacted regarding creating an afghan for a group to raise funds for Down syndrome programs and awareness.

Awhile back I was contacted by The Down Syndrome Association of Orange County regarding their fundraiser for World Down Syndrome Day.

Of course, I said yes!

Here is Mr. Jaden, modeling the afghan that was sent to help this organization raise money! What a handsome young man!! Thank you, Jaden!

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An Afghan For The World Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser

An Afghan For Julie B.

Miss Julie contacted me via Facebook and asked if Miss Em and I would like to do an afghan swap. I immediately said yes!!

Not only did Julie make and send Miss Em an afghan, but she sent her a beautiful little baby doll to wrap in it as well! (Picture of that coming soon!) In addition, she made me a pot holder!! I was so excited!

Here is a picture of Julie, as well as one of her and her afghan!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I absolutely love seeing young adults involved in the Traveling Afghan and An Afghan of Their Own projects!

Julie is an amazing young woman and I've greatly enjoyed talking with her via Facebook and I cherish my potholder! It hangs very proudly in my kitchen!

Thank you Julie, from both Em and myself!!

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An Afghan For Julie B.

Alexa's Family and Her "T21 Circle of friends"

Not only has the afghan arrived for time with our THIRD Candadian family, but it went from one family with twins to another! How great is that!?!?

Little Miss Alexa has an extra chromosome, a twin sister AND another sister! Her mom made two posts about the time with the afghan titled, A Magic Blanket: The T21 Traveling Afghan and The "T21 Circle of friends". Please check them out to read all about the family's time with the afghan!

Here is a picture of Alexa AND ten of her friends who also share an extra chromosome! The afghan got some major loving in Canada this last week!!

Miss Alexa

An amazing group photo!

Adam:

Alexa:

Desiree:

Keith:

Mahdi:

Mau:

Mikayla:

Stavros:

Will:

Zander:

Please take a moment to check out Alexa's family's new blog and add it to your list of daily reads!

Hope. Love. Joy. And a little extra!

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Alexa's Family and Her "T21 Circle of friends"

Nathaniel's Family

Nathaniel and twin brother, Carter, are our second Canadian family to receive the afghan! You can read all about the brothers on their family blog, Here Comes The Dynamic Duo!

As you can see, the afghan has gotten double the love this week!!

As you know, a journal goes along with the afghan on its journey so each family can leave their mark on the afghan's progress. Nathaniel's dad is quite the artist and left the following comic in the journal!

Check out their post, The best blanky in the world... for more on their visit with the afghan!

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Nathaniel's Family