At this point readers should probably consider this blog as complete. Phoenix is 8, and our life keeps on moving forward a a big, messy family does - one day at a time at a pace where the days are long but the years are short. I don't feel as riled up about Down syndrome or disability as I used to, although it will always be a part of our lives.
To anyone who has followed along in our journey - I thank you. I hope you have learned a bit about parenting a child with DS, at least my experience of it, and I hope you can see the beauty and richness of our lives with Phoenix in it. Take care and peace be with you all.