Natalie Hobbs shares her story of learning that her new baby, Sam, had been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She talks about how she personally worked through the diagnosis and what it would mean for their family and their new son as well as the joy and happiness that Sam has brought to their family.  

THIS EPISODE’S PEBBLE: The pebble for this week is to check out one of the following organizations to learn a bit more about Down Syndrome. 

• National Down Syndrome Society - https://ndss.org/about
• National Down Syndrome Congress - https://www.ndsccenter.org/
• Down Syndrom Diagnosis Network - https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/ 
• Jack's Basket - https://www.jacksbasket.org/ 
• Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota - https://dsamn.org/
• Zion's Army - https://www.zionsarmy.net
• Zoe's Toolbox - https://www.zoes-toolbox.com/who-we-are

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Casting director Beverly Holloway shares insights about what the faith-based film industry is like, the guidance and faith that led her to her vocation, and some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the hit streaming series “The Chosen.”

THIS EPISODE’S PEBBLE: Reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6 which states, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” What are ways you can more fully live the principles found in that scripture?

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Aside from my husband and my dad, Lars Peterson and Drake Self have been some of the most influential men in my life. I’m so grateful for the chance to talk with them a bit about how they met while at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. 

C.S. Lewis Quote: "In friendship...we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another...the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting--any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you," can truly say to every group of Christian friends, "Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another." Friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others."

PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Get in touch - whether in person, a phone call, a text, just something - with someone who has been a Pebble of Light in your life.

Episode with Lars’ mom, Myrna: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/023-how-to-harness-your-tragedies-to-empower-others/id1534389323?i=1000531649389

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Deb & Kambree Austin talk about Kambree’s ability to overcome obstacles she has faced. With hemiplegic cerebral palsy, not many physical things come easy for Kambree but her grit and determination help her to move forward and have faith in the effort. Be sure to see the full show notes for references and resources.

PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Consider a previous pursuit or goal when you did not achieve the expected outcome. Write down some of the things you learned through the effort that you put into that goal. 

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Myrna Peterson is a quadriplegic living in rural Northern Minnesota who is a proactive advocate for differently abled persons. She has done a TEDx Talk, broke a Guinness World Record and is a recipient of the very prestigious Andrus Award for Community Service. She says that she only has one thumb that moved but she has a mouth that doesn’t stop. And she uses her voice to do all the good that she can. 

PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Do your best to really see people and understand their story. This can be as simple as looking the store clerk in the eye while (sincerely) telling them thank you and to have a wonderful day. Or it could be taking time to talk to someone while in line at the store or even reaching out on social media to an acquaintance and learning more about their story. Brené Brown has said that “people are hard to hate close up.” Do your best to get know someone and understand their perspective – especially if it is different from yours.

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Mobility Mania

Myrna’s TEDx Talk

“The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World” by Melinda Gates

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Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction.

PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it. 

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