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Burning Questions
Rob and I recently had an enjoyable dinner with one of his friends, and it wasn't long before his friend brought up something that's been...
Stefanie Strong
Feb 182 min read


Advocate and Push Back!
If you've known me most of my life, you'd know that I've spent WAY too much time worrying about what people think of me. I've spent my...
Stefanie Strong
Feb 173 min read


Climb that Mountain!
We went to the Big Island of Hawai'i in October, because well, this Mama needed to get up on a mountain tall enough to cool me off. Ha!...
Stefanie Strong
Nov 12, 20243 min read


My Sister! She's my Sister!
I was not there when this happened, but oh man did my heart melt when Rob called to tell me about it. I don't want to forget this, so if...
Stefanie Strong
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Answering and My Need to Protect
Once upon a time, not very long ago, I felt strongly compelled to include "Evie has Down Syndrome" every time I introduced her to someone...
Stefanie Strong
Sep 5, 20245 min read


The Crew That Grew...
In March of 2022, Evie was born and we learned of her Trisomy21 diagnosis. Immediately I began looking desperately for connection, a...
Stefanie Strong
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Learning to Color Outside the Lines
Over the last several weeks, my research into all things related to Evie starting school and growing up have been in the forefront of my...
Stefanie Strong
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Oh, Hey! There you are!
Part of the (insert sarcastic tone) fun of parenthood is realizing that your little one(s) don't want to exist without you... like...
Stefanie Strong
Aug 25, 20244 min read


Do The Things, Go To The Places
This has been on my mind and in my heart a lot lately. I grew up as an Army Brat. There were a lot of things that I didn't have or get...
Stefanie Strong
Jun 14, 20244 min read


Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
In November of last year, I commented to some friends that, regarding Evie's health and progress, I always feel like I'm waiting for the...
Stefanie Strong
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Protecting My Peace
“The more you try to control something, the more it controls you. Free yourself and let things take their own natural course.” - Author...
Stefanie Strong
Apr 22, 20243 min read


The Spectator
Written by: Robert Stefanie asked me if I would be willing to write this post a little while back. I told her that I was not. I am not a...
Stefanie Strong
Apr 13, 20247 min read


"That" Girl
Recently, I was watching my now 2 year old Evie play with another little girl who is about 1 1/2 years old. While they were playing, I...
Stefanie Strong
Mar 29, 20245 min read


"I Lava You"
A few months ago, Ben found this song online called "Lava" from Disney Music. We were heading home and Evie was fussy and over being in...
Stefanie Strong
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Rogue Piggies
"There's that rogue piggie" was all Rob needed to say at 3:15 this morning. Evie wanted to nurse at that time, so he brought her to me....
Stefanie Strong
Mar 1, 20242 min read


She's Walking!
We went for a quick visit with some friends. The night we returned home, we were all unpacking, showering, and getting back into home...
Stefanie Strong
Feb 21, 20242 min read


"When One Teaches, Two Learn" ~ Robert Heinlein
My sisters-in-law were recently here for a visit. It was so nice to have them here! The three of us were at lunch and Shan asked if she...
Stefanie Strong
Jan 26, 20245 min read


Living for Them
I was speaking with a lady I'd just met the other day, and she commented "we only have to get our kids to age 18!" Since we'd just met, I...
Stefanie Strong
Jan 18, 20246 min read


The Blame Game
Blame is something I think we jump to first when something negative, uncomfortable, or tragic happens. I think it's one way we try to...
Stefanie Strong
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Our NICU Experience Curve
"Though she be but little, she is fierce." ~ Shakespeare "Hope and Faith is the only thing stronger than fear." ~ Suzanne Collins "God...
Stefanie Strong
Jan 10, 20245 min read
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