I have debated on whether or not to share this. I finally landed with the decision that (hopefully) the benefit will outweigh (or at least overshadow) the risk. I trust that my words will lead you to know that I speak from a place of love and and solidarity. I pray that when my non-white sisters and brothers read this they do not receive a message that seems to say, "See, it happens to me too." Because it doesn't. This is only my interpretation of a set of events followed by my connection to the world around me. This is me fitting a certain set of events into a reality that people of color face regularly and more often to a higher degree. This is my story of empathy. My family and I live on the outskirts of Baltimore. This particular part of the country..the DMV...is a beautiful place. Sure.. there is beautiful history and monuments and architecture and harbors. But the beauty that I am speaking of is the people. If ever there was a "melting pot" I
We are the Turners. We have 3 kids....twins + 1. Our +1 has 3 copies of his 21st chromosome. We are pros at dessert and naps. We could use some work on our laundry skills and time management. We need Jesus. We've moved alot. We are learning about twin parenting, Down syndrome, home school, grocery stores, and good food. This is a glimpse into our journey.