Our Surprise Gift: How Our Son with Down Syndrome Has Grown Our Faith with Monica Mangiacapra | A Joyful Advocate

Today on the podcast I’m welcoming my new friend, Monica! She is a wife, mother, author and founder of “A Joyful Advocate”. In this episode, Monica shares her family’s story of welcoming their son with Down syndrome, and the impact he’s had on her other children. This conversation will help you see and understand the surprise gift of Down syndrome and why we consider ourselves “the lucky few”!

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Hear Monica’s story of the surprise Down syndrome diagnosis of her son at birth, and her immediate reaction that will inspire you!
• Learn the daily joys and difficulties of raising her son with Down syndrome.
• Understand how welcoming Isaac to their family has given Monica a different lens by which to teach her children about others who are different than themselves.
• Hear how Isaac’s life is positively impacting her other children and shaping who they’re becoming because of Isaac’s presence.
• Hear how Isaac has impacted Monica’s relationship with her husband.
• Be inspired by Monica’s faith and how loving Isaac has deepened the faith of her entire family!
• Learn about Monica’s Book, “Different by Design”, her platform, “A Joyful Advocate”, and ways you can help your church become resourced to serve those with disabilities.

 

Monica is the sweetest soul and so full of faith and light — of which you'll learn for yourself after listening to this episode!

 

 

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