Comments on: A Snowman in July

By: Really? A Reliable Cognitive Test for People with Down syndrome? | Girl in a Party Hat

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:44:02 +0000

[...] U of A can finally answer my oft-asked (and yes, I know, in many regards moot) question of whether Sophie is mentally retarded or not. [...]

By: A Snowman in July, Revisited | Girl in a Party Hat

A Snowman in July, Revisited | Girl in a Party Hat — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:42:28 +0000

[...] Reminds me of the day last summer I saw the snowman. That was quite a day — the hottest day of the year, the day Sophie was officially diagnosed as mentally retarded. [...]

By: First Grade Looming | Girl in a Party Hat

First Grade Looming | Girl in a Party Hat — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:58:21 +0000

[...] really up to her, I think. But with Sophie’s state services almost certainly secured by that 55 IQ score and Miss Y in the classroom, she’s darn well [...]

By: Christa

Christa — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:49:42 +0000

Almost everyone above already said it — AMAZING post — in fact, I think it’s my favorite post you’ve ever written. I think you know it, but in this one post you really are describing a transformative experience. You are a hero(ine) on an amazing journey and I thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Also, I’m sending lots of love to Sydney for the energy and insight she brings to Team Sophie. That was some of the best support I’ve ever heard coming from a professional. She really has it ALL figured out. I want one just like her!

Love, love, love ya!

By: Cheri

Cheri — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:08:30 +0000

Thanks for writing this. It was amazing.

By: Heather Belle

Heather Belle — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:02:57 +0000

Your candor and openess are so refreshing. Your writing is brilliant.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:38:03 +0000

Amy, I love to read what you write. You are amazing. Thank you again for letting us share in your wonder, joy, sadness, love, excitement and your life. There are so many great lessons in your experiences and your writing is so captivating too. Best of luck for all that continues to come your and Sophie’s way.

By: Mary Ellen Woods

Mary Ellen Woods — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:28:25 +0000

Amy,
This is the best blog post you’ve ever written. I’m going to read it again.
ME

By: My name is sarah

My name is sarah — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:12:07 +0000

AMAZING!!! The snowman – the analogy – the beautiful little girl – melted down to almost nothing – after a seemingly worthless IQ test – yet so important for funding purposes. Brilliant!!! I love it Amy. I guess congrats are in order although that seems so wrong. Well the best news is the folks you have on your team. Great insight.

By: Kittymama

Kittymama — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:52:22 +0000

I don’t think there’s any way to make a few hours of testing anything other than exhausting, either. For anybody. *drools* <== (literally)

And best wishes for getting all the right services.