The Timmerman Family
Well we live in USA in Ohio and I am as Irish as they come. My Grandfather, William McNally, was born and raised in Ireland. After giving birth to two, typically, healthy children, the Lord put it in my heart to adopt special needs children. First came Michael. He has mild cerebral palsy and is mildly mentally delayed and had a host of medical problems as a child. Then came the call to adopt the first of what would be three beautiful children that also have special needs, they all are children with Down Syndrome. Matty (Matthew) now 14 yrs. old has the most medical challenges. He was in intensive care when I picked him up from at 5 weeks, after surgery. He also had a feeding peg tube. Only a few months after he came home, he had to go back into the hospital for a PDA ligation, (cardio-thoracic). He still has a host of many medical conditions even today. Next comes Marcus, who is 10 yrs. old and a handful. He has AD/HD with Asperger Syndrome to round him off. He came to us from the state of Texas at age 2 1/2 months old. We always say, if he had been the first he would have been the last, so we know God knows what he is doing. We have challenges each and every day, the speech is very slow to come, but it is coming. The reading is coming and that is because of the wonderful teachers the children have now. It makes all the difference in the world to have great teachers that are firm but loving and push to maximize the children’s individual potential. If there are any questions anyone may have for us please don't hesitate to send them along. William and Sandee Timmerman, from Ohio USA.
Sandee and Bill,
I am so glad to see how grown up and wonderful all the kids look! I couldn't remember the E-mail address you gave me when I saw you at the prom. Please contact me. I would love to see the kids and have you meet Emily again!
Sincerely,
Jessica
Posted on August 8, 2009
I was wondering if we would be able to swap e-mail addresses. I have a daughter with down syndrome, ADHD and sensory intergration disorder. She will be 7 in September. If it is possible, I have a few questions to ask.
Posted on August 24, 2009
My heart is set on adopting 2 or 3 children at the same time all with Down Syndrome or CP. We have a 3 yo, I'm 38 and my husband is 48. He's not quite "there" yet, but I know that God will work out the plan. Life is hard enough - why not live it with purpose I say!
Posted on September 25, 2009
I have listed our email for anyone interested in emailing us.
Thanks,
Sandee
Posted on October 11, 2009
I am currently studying health and social care at A-Level, and my current assignment is to look at a learning disabiltiy and i have picked Down Syndrome. If you could spare the time I would be very interested and grateful if you could email me the effects that you think this disability has on your children in their everyday lifes (for example there self concept and self esteem) thankyou cathy watson
Posted on April 3, 2009