This is the photo referred to in the last blog as Jennifer's Confirmation Day. Jeff was confirmed along with three other boys with special needs the same year. Joan Van de Wall took four of the boys in her Sunday morning class at Reformation Lutheran Church through a Confirmation course, and we parents were thrilled at their accomplishment! Of course, this story is in "Journey With Jeff." Jeff loved being in church! And, have you heard of the movie, "Praying With Lior" about a young man with Down syndrome and a strong faith? The film follows him through preparation for his bar mitzvah and advocates for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities. The documentary is being shown around the country, and will be in Rochester at the Jewish Film Festival July 13 - 21st. I hope to be able to get to see it.
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