A Mom for her Son, an Advocate for her Community

Oakley is a mom to her son and an advocate in her community. Being a woman and being a mom, Oakley is nurturing those around her and mothering in a unique way.
“When my second baby, Welles, was born I was in the NICU staring into his fresh-from-heaven face. I could see so much wisdom and love from my Heavenly Father in those almond-shaped eyes that, days earlier, had tipped the nurses off to a possible diagnosis of Down syndrome.
“I was terrified of the journey ahead with a child who might have needs I felt incapable to fulfill. The feelings were valid, and the fear of an unexpected diagnosis is rightfully stressful. But I was wrong about the doubts that I had in myself to be his mother.
“God knew exactly what he was doing placing Welles and me together.
“Those moments in the NICU were tender, the Spirit was strong, and at one point in that tiny little curtain-drawn space, I felt the Spirit tell me that Welles and I were meant to do a great work together. Since then, we have been a team-advocating for inclusion and love and working to open eyes to the worth of unique souls, like his. Together we have built a community of families who also have children with disabilities. I love these children with my whole heart and can literally see the love of my Heavenly Father in their eyes! Mothering to me is being a mom to my family and my community. I find so much joy and fulfillment mothering in the unique way Heavenly Father set up for me. I hope that through my advocacy work I can teach my children to stand tall and be a voice for all of God’s children.” -Oakley
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[@Videostowatch24]

What a wonderful mother she is, with a beautiful soul. How fortunate they are to have each other 🩷

[@jonathanhenrikborregaardba6598]

Our oldest has autism. And watching how much patience and kindness my wife shows him, as well as our other kids, makes me feel like I get to see a glimpse of heaven.

[@darylAdrian]

Blessed is this woman, who takes delight in her responsibilities, even though it might be hard. I love hearing encouraging words like this 😊😊 may this be an inspiration for all as we seek the wonderful will of our Lord Jesus

[@princesstelimena2887]

Love this!!❤

[@indigoflat00]

What a beautiful family❣️children with DS are such a joy and are so very happy♥️You have been truly blessed

[@dianewilson3599]

Thank you for sharing your family’s story. Thank you for advocating for those that have Down’s Syndrome and other disabilities.

[@StephanieRWilson]

Awesome and thanks for your testimony 🙏.

[@wwe412]

You guys are absolutely amazing a God made family

[@jilldowding-walker8066]

Beautiful! 😊

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THANKS FOR YOUR PODCAST SISTHER GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL YOU NEED . UNE THE GIFE GOD BLESS US WE CAN BE TOGETDER LIKE A FAMILLY THE TEMPLO IT'S UN WAY WE CAN GO TOGETDER . THANKS FOR YOUR PODCAST. . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Beautiful woman!☀️🙏🏻❤️

[@karencreighton7939]

I love my Downs friends. They’re so sweet and creative and funny.

[@jerrybernales4590]

Wow it's a very nice Blessing to u and ur family!God Bless sis

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you so much!

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[@shantel4960]

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[@iamjoshnelson]

I love them!

[@mikethelin6072]

WHAAAT? So cool to pop up today. Peterson was my favorite missionary companion! Such a spiritual giant. Scott what a beautiful family. Much love from Thelin.

[@noskalborg723]

This is beautiful. A friend of mine needs to hear this. Thank you Both the church and the worldly psychology, need to improve our approach to mental health. ALL of us are weak compared to God. And we ALL need grace for things we cannot manage to do. Let not the foot be angry at the eye for not standing firm, nor the hand despise the foot for not grasping and acting. We cannot all have every gift. NONE OF US IS PERFECT or even "good enough", but that is okay because Jesus Christ can make what we have into enough, and turn our weaknesses into strengths. The Neurotypical are not so mentally unburdened, and the autistic are not so atypical. AND we must not let mental health be an excuse for not teaching morality. If someone does not cease to have a mind like a little child, then their "sins" are still upon the heads of their "parents", so they need to be taught what not to do. I just now think this also includes areas of developmental delay. Teaching those impaired in a critical area (or any area of learning and life) with the same grace and charity we would a child too young to know better. And let not those of us with such challenges be angry at being patronized in this manner. This ends what i feel impressed to say. I would say them in the name of Jesus Christ, but i lack the confidence to declare them all with that much firmness. God bless you, whoever is reading this, Amen.

[@emilyk.w3593]

Why is the word porn bleeped out but swear words are not? Wow KZbin. I think bleeping it out makes it easier to hide it, instead making people realize how prevalent it sadly is😢