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No Picket Fences

This is the story of a Downs Syndrome boy who wasn’t supposed to live. Any parent of a Special Needs child will appreciate the drama, the stress, the amazing breakthroughs, and the astonishing joy that your child can bring.
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About Dyan

Dyan Colacurcio is a mother of six, grandmother of twenty-two, and dedicated advocate for her Downs Syndrome son, Jade Gabriel Colacurcio, for the last 23 years. She is passionate about the Special Needs Community and reaching out to those hurting and in need, both here and abroad. She has traveled extensively to South Africa, where she helped establish a Community Center for the Ndebele people in Kwaggafontein. In her spare time, haha, she enjoys traveling with her husband and best friend of 40 years, Frank Colacurico.

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Reading Dyan's story was a profoundly moving experience. Their heartfelt account beautifully captures the joys, challenges, and triumphs of parenting a child with unique needs. This book is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a parent and their child. A truly inspiring read that will touch the hearts of all who turn its pages.
Francis AnfusoPastor, Author, Speaker
Reading Dyan's story was a profoundly moving experience. Their heartfelt account beautifully captures the joys, challenges, and triumphs of parenting a child with unique needs. This book is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a parent and their child. A truly inspiring read that will touch the hearts of all who turn its pages.
Reading Dyan's story was a profoundly moving experience. Their heartfelt account beautifully captures the joys, challenges, and triumphs of parenting a child with unique needs. This book is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a parent and their child. A truly inspiring read that will touch the hearts of all who turn its pages.

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Thankful

Yesterday, Jade and Frank went to a doctor’s appointment to follow up on his sepsis, and it went well; he is recovering nicely. We are very thankful for that news. His pulmonologist

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January 27, 2025

Filling Your Tank

I know everyone has different things that fill their tank—things that bring them so much joy that they can’t help but smile. For me, it’s when Jade wakes up in the

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January 27, 2025

Traditions

Every weekend, we have family dinners on Sundays, a tradition we’ve kept since our children were young. Everyone brings something, or we take turns cooking.  We have some fantastic cooks; two of my

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January 27, 2025
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