Comments on Enjoying the Small Things: 2 for 2: Pay it Forward

I found your blog because of your upcoming book th...

2012-02-10T20:34:24.074-08:00

I found your blog because of your upcoming book that I can't wait to read! Nella is an absolute DOLL!! I have a 3 year granddaughter with DS. It has been a learning experience but OMG I would not trade it for the world. She is such a joy (even when she is adamantly independent lol). I am really enjoying reading your blog and have sent the link to my daughter to share!!

This is inspiring, amazing, and utterly beautiful....

2012-01-26T13:45:40.593-08:00

This is inspiring, amazing, and utterly beautiful. Your musicbox was playing "The Winner Is" by Devotchka and it was just the perfect amount of music for the entire post...and it made me cry. These pictures and this story to this music was just stunning. Best wishes to you and your cause.
Nella is gorgeous and full of sunshine. Happy birthday to her. :)

nora and her family: they are my famliy-my aunt un...

2012-01-22T11:30:15.264-08:00

nora and her family: they are my famliy-my aunt uncle and beautiful beautiful cousins. all so sweet. all amazing. loving. makes my heart beat a little faster to see them on here-thankyou for your blogs :)

Ahhh, tears Kelle! Such a beautiful post, highlig...

2012-01-16T02:12:09.636-08:00

Ahhh, tears Kelle! Such a beautiful post, highlighting the amazing potential of these beautiful people. You're changing the world!

http://www.wolfhirschhorn.org/2012/01/amelia/brick...

2012-01-15T11:23:23.335-08:00

http://www.wolfhirschhorn.org/2012/01/amelia/brick-walls/

Sad story. They could use some support.

You bring me to tears every time!! Happy Birthday ...

2012-01-14T20:30:11.498-08:00

You bring me to tears every time!! Happy Birthday to Nella!! I remember her first birth post! You and your family are just amazing!! XO

Inspiring. Refreshing. Precious. Thank you. Ky...

2012-01-14T06:14:53.325-08:00

Inspiring.
Refreshing.
Precious.
Thank you.
Ky
www.thebirdssay.blogspot.com

Love it. Love it. And love it some more. And we ...

2012-01-13T20:03:56.130-08:00

Love it. Love it. And love it some more. And we are fostering a little lady named Nella right now. :) Sweet name for sweet girlies!

LOVE it. I'm the older sister of a 17 year old...

2012-01-13T14:45:32.302-08:00

LOVE it. I'm the older sister of a 17 year old Downs Syndrome boy named Matt, who is amazing. http://wellthoughtoutlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/happiness-vs-self-sacrifice.html

I look forward to reading your posts. I don't...

2012-01-13T12:17:56.226-08:00

I look forward to reading your posts. I don't think I've missed any since I found your blog. It was a pleasure donating to the 2for2 fund. Nella is absolutely gorgeous. You have an amazing gift, thank you for sharing with us. I hope Nella has a wonderful 2nd birthday. I can see her changing the world! :) We can't forget about sweet Lainey as well. You can see the love she has for her sweet sister.

This entire post was simply stunning. Thank you. ...

2012-01-13T06:28:07.591-08:00

This entire post was simply stunning. Thank you. I will be donating as soon as I get the debit card back from husband.

Kelle, as a new subscriber to your blog, and mom-t...

2012-01-13T05:39:33.396-08:00

Kelle, as a new subscriber to your blog, and mom-to-be for the first time, I cannot express how touching your words and pictures have been. I always look forward to reading your posts and share them with anyone who will listen. It was truly ironic that my friend shared your blog with me (unknowingly) on the day I went to have my prenatal blood tests for down syndrome and SB. I cherish your story about Nella and shared with my husband immediately. Your NDSS fundraiser is inspirational and I simply wanted to let you know that you've tugged at the heart strings of another stranger on the east coast, who cannot wait to purchase Bloom!

All the best,
Pamela

oh my gosh! I LOVE this post.... especially the w...

2012-01-12T20:44:03.747-08:00

oh my gosh! I LOVE this post.... especially the wedding pictures.

A very inspiring post and I can relate to every wo...

2012-01-12T19:43:23.147-08:00

A very inspiring post and I can relate to every word. Although our son is missing the magic extra chromosome, he has some other special attributes that have changed the whole way we see the world and dream about his future. Beautiful photos of beautiful kids living great lives. Bless you for bringing awareness not only to the potential in kids with down syndrome, but to all kids who have something "special" that makes them unique.

You doubled it and so did I! Twice as much as I d...

2012-01-12T18:09:33.329-08:00

You doubled it and so did I! Twice as much as I donated last year! Happy birthday Nella! You are a gorgeous little girl to watch grow and I know you, like so many others, will accomplish amazing things!

I saw this and thought of you:). You've probab...

2012-01-12T16:38:12.942-08:00

I saw this and thought of you:). You've probably already seen it though! So sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkNzRjXK3hc&feature=share

Happy Birthday Nella. I like the thought of it as ...

2012-01-12T15:31:52.577-08:00

Happy Birthday Nella.
I like the thought of it as a sort of subscription Kelle, I don't buy magazines or newspapers anymore, I find reading your blog and others is so much better. Not only is it more uplifting, you and others are real, and so are much more inspiring than some random celebrity, or someone's posh house that just makes me feel rubbish about my own!
Not to mention the sense of community out there in the blogosphere.

Rock on the 2 for 2 I know you'll surpass the total for sure.

You are doing amazing things Kelle. Your words an...

2012-01-12T11:20:01.966-08:00

You are doing amazing things Kelle. Your words and actions are an example to us all. I wish you and your family nothing but the best!

I pledge to donate $10.
It's not a lot I know, but it's what we can afford right now.

This entire post? Awesome!

2012-01-12T09:55:07.552-08:00

This entire post? Awesome!

I love your blog. Your words and photos share you...

2012-01-12T09:53:46.670-08:00

I love your blog. Your words and photos share your life in a happy, interesting, and inspiring way. Yours is the only blog I regularly read. It's definitely worth the "subscription" for a wonderful purpose.

Everyday I am enjoying my own beautiful baby boy who just happens to have Down Syndrome.

Your blog is inspiring on so many levels. You rock...

2012-01-12T09:40:04.177-08:00

Your blog is inspiring on so many levels. You rock as a mom but also as an advocate. Your two beautiful girls are so lucky to have you as their mommy.

Absolutely amazing!! You truly are a gift from th...

2012-01-12T09:04:09.447-08:00

Absolutely amazing!! You truly are a gift from the heavens where unicorns gallop and rainbows fill the skies!! Not only are you a gift to that gorgeous, scrumptious daughter of yours...little Ms. Nella (and of course BIG sis Lainey)...but to all those beautiful inspiring individuals that carry that extra magic!!
I love what this post is doing...creating an awareness that HOPE does exist for ALL families!
Thank you Kelle Hampton for sharing your family, your dreams and your heart with the world. I wish you all the best in reaching your 2 for 2 goal...you will surpass it!!
Sweet #2 to you little Ms. Nella!!

LOVE all the photos in this post...but my favoriteS are the ones of Nella on her red chair!! You know how to capture that spunky spirit of hers!! Squeeze a BIG hug on her for me!!

Cheers!
Monique

I tried to post a comment the other day, but it wo...

2012-01-12T08:59:22.950-08:00

I tried to post a comment the other day, but it wouldn't let me. And that's okay because it gave me time to scan the other comments. And let me tell you, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for so many lovely, giving people! Gratitude for complete strangers like Angela & Molly, and moms that DON'T have a child with special needs, and for women who don't even have children yet! And gratitude for Kathryn's story (of "The Greers"), who also happens to be a best friend to MY NIECE! Hi Kathryn! Sooo cool to see you commenting and reading Kelle's blog...YAY!!!

.....as if seeing our Nora on here wasn't reason enough for tears :)

I love people.

I think this is one of my favorite posts. I loved ...

2012-01-12T07:50:06.309-08:00

I think this is one of my favorite posts. I loved the pictures. I think the wedding ones were my favorite. It gives me hope... When I was in the hospital I would cry and think about Jana and how she was not going to get married. That broke my heart. Now I know that she may find someone just as special as her and get married:) Thanks for all you do! Love you Kelle

Posted both on pinterest and facebook. Good luck ...

2012-01-12T06:57:07.745-08:00

Posted both on pinterest and facebook. Good luck Kelle! You're doing great things to help create an awareness.