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Rising Kites: Turning a Down Syndrome Diagnosis into a Mission of Hope with Danielle Grandholm

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Rising Kites: Turning a Down Syndrome Diagnosis into a Mission of Hope with Danielle Grandholm

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When Danielle Grandholm’s daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, she and her husband found themselves without adequate support. This experience led them to start Rising Kites, a nonprofit dedicated to helping parents of children with Down syndrome. What began as an unexpected journey became a source of blessing as Danielle witnessed God’s providence and grace throughout the process, demonstrating how God can transform challenges into opportunities to serve others and experience His care.

Show Notes

Rising Kites

We’ll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Pam Devito (Illustrator)

The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

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