Rising Above with Becky Davidson- Julie West
About Julie
Julie is a wife and mother. When she and her husband had fertility issues and their next step was IVF, they discussed the possibility of adoption and the opportunity to adopt their daughter, Clara, fell into their laps. They were told Clara would have Down Syndrome before she was born. They said "yes!" by agreeing to parent her and be her voice.
Julie and her husband became involved in Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN (DSAMT) which supports 40 counties in Middle TN. DSAMT provides resources such as IEP help, education training, and advocacy. Additionally, their "first call" program helps them reach new parents providing “celebration bags” for new families to celebrate their new addition and "sunshine bags" help by bringing a smile when families are dealing with serious ailments.
Favorite Quotes
"[The Bible says}, always be strong and courageous. And that's what I've always relied on." - Julie West
About the Show
Rising Above with Becky Davidson is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend.
*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.