An Extra Ordinary Life

By Rhoda G. Penny

Little did Jed and Glenda Parker know that the birth of their third child would turn their world upside down. Their dream of a picture perfect baby was shattered when they learned their newborn son was born with Down syndrome. In An "Extra" Ordinary Life, Matthew Parker affects those around him in ways that his parents couldn't imagine. He is the first Down syndrome child to attend Cloverville Community School. An "Extra" Ordinary Life depicts the joys, struggles, and triumphs experienced by Matthew and his family throughout his life. Set in the Midwest, Matthew's life centers around the farm where he is raised. Matthew develops a passion for the outdoors and a love for animals. His school career poses challenges, but not only academically. Matthew and his family are faced with a few people who are strongly against children with disabilities. Yet Matthew and strong leaders of the school lead many in the direction of accepting children with disabilities. Matthew's family learns to see him as a blessing from God and learn to rely on their faith as he learns and grows. They find that it is easy to love him unconditionally. He teaches his family and those around him about life and love. His life is simple and meaningful.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1633067254
• ISBN13: 9781633067257
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Tate Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"