Sometimes, I have bad days.
Lately, I have been wondering what it is all for. What is it exactly that I work so hard for day in and day out …because, quite frankly, I have nothing, N.O.T.H.I.N.G to show for it. You see, working hard […]

Hi, I’m Krista.
Strategic communicator and storyteller.
I am the wife of a very talented musician who takes me around the world in pursuit of excellence. Mama to Jakob, Audrey and Ella, who just happens to have Down Syndrome.
And an aspiring disciple of Jesus, defender of the oppressed, writer, graphic designer and photographer.
I write and speak on navigating through the fog of life…you know, when things don’t go exactly as planned and am fuelled by a passion to amplify the voices of those on the margins…
oh, and coffee…lots of coffee.
Lately, I have been wondering what it is all for. What is it exactly that I work so hard for day in and day out …because, quite frankly, I have nothing, N.O.T.H.I.N.G to show for it. You see, working hard […]
The idea of Down Syndrome is really scary.If it wasn't, why would so many people abort pregnancies for which the chances of Down Syndrome is greater? Yes - there are increased health risks like heart …
To Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day we are instagramming "A Day in the Life of Down Syndrome!" We do hope you will join us! Follow along on twitter or instagram (@kristadawne), or check back here …
I've been posting a lot about Down Syndrome lately. There are many reasons, but ultimately, it is because I have been thinking about Down Syndrome a lot lately, and what the implications of that term …
This brought me to tears. World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 or 3/21 which represents 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. Ella has brought our family so much joy. Celebrate with us.

Hi, I’m Krista.
Strategic communicator and storyteller.
I am the wife of a very talented musician who takes me around the world in pursuit of excellence. Mama to Jakob, Audrey and Ella, who just happens to have Down Syndrome.
And an aspiring disciple of Jesus, defender of the oppressed, writer, graphic designer and photographer.
I write and speak on navigating through the fog of life…you know, when things don’t go exactly as planned and am fuelled by a passion to amplify the voices of those on the margins…
oh, and coffee…lots of coffee.