A Very Lucky Day

A Very Lucky Day

  Written by: Julie Meintel World Down Syndrome Day is 3/21 every year.  Why 3/21?  This date was chosen carefully to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (3) of the 21st chromosome, which is what causes Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, to occur.  This day has...
The Light

The Light

  Written by: Renee Wisser Have you ever met someone who in your first encounter with them, changed your life forever?  I did in the fall of 2010 and I will never forget her.  Tonight my husband and I went out to dinner with good friends and when our server came...
We Prayed for You

We Prayed for You

  Written by: Jasmine DePalmo To the tearful woman sitting in the restroom gripping a positive test. We prayed for you. To the teen counting on her cycle as the school day marches on. We prayed for you. To the young lady elated to tell her husband the news. We...
Empowering Women to Do Both

Empowering Women to Do Both

  Written by: Lindsay Langhals What costs over 1.7 trillion dollars and grows faster than the United States economy? American student loan debt. A public university student, on average, will borrow over 30,000 dollars just to attain a bachelor’s degree. Affording...
What is Your Why?

What is Your Why?

  Written by: Meg Carnahan My name is Meg Carnahan, and I have the honor of holding the position of director of the Women’s Centers of Ohio through Elizabeth’s New Life Center.  Throughout my seven years with Elizabeth’s New Life Center I have had the opportunity...