Samantha M Rauh

My most recent article on Silence. Check it out on my substack (link in bio).

https://open.substack.com/pub/samanthamrauh/p/is-it-possible-to-hear-god-in-silence?r=4c0mce&utm_medium=ios

When we were living in the RMH while Lucy was in the NICU, I randomly got a message from .kites . Over the last three years, I have seen Danielle and her team continue to advocate and grow this beautiful non profit into a community space, coffee shop, garden, and continue to send celebration and encouragement to new families added to our world—the lucky few. As my own path continues to be refined, I reached out for feedback in what I have been called to do and my own platform, not expecting to be asked to be added as a resource to their own site. I am so honored and grateful for this community who not only supports from step one but continues to support thousands of steps later.

My platform? Spiritual Direction for families navigating disability and theology.

So, you can find me on my own website and under the resources page for Illinois on .kites 💛💙 thank you so so much and praying that we can continue to encourage, love, and support our community and that is spills over into the whole world so there is no question to the worth of our children.

Happy Down syndrome awareness month! My goal this month is to write something everyday. Here is day one’s post.

Realizing We Don't Belong Here How a gymnastics class brought to light my fears for my daughter

1. Energy at the beginning of the week
2. Energy at the end of the week
3. Meanwhile, Lucy thriving at Camp Grandma and Grandma with her counselor, Uncle Zach

This week has been an adventure. Being away from Lucy and Juneau has been difficult…so has realizing I really am getting old by how often I complained about my feet.

Despite it all, the Lord was (and is) evident and faithful.