8Raising Faith: The Ups and Downs of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome is an essential read for moms, dads, family members, teachers and anyone who loves a person with Down syndrome. Rather than having a book about caring for a child with Down syndrome written by a doctor, this one is a wonderful memoir and guide written by a mother. It's a personal message, while also educating other mothers or family members on what they can do to help make things easier through the wonderful and difficult times. The author leaves nothing out. In this page turner, you will not only learn useful tips and strategies but will feel as if you are no longer alone as you laugh and cry reading her stories and those of other moms. Stories of happy and memorable times, of stressful and rough times, of times when faith and hope was all they had, and of times when nothing sounded better than to just run away. This mix of emotions truly makes this story enticingly raw and relatable. Ultimately, through the good and the bad, the author's daughter has been nothing but a blessing, in her and her family's lives. Gina Panzino Lyman reassures and encourages readers to hold onto faith that God will always provide for them. Gina Panzino Lyman is a mother raising a beautiful and smart daughter with Down syndrome. She is the author of the children's book, "Have a Little Faith'', about all her daughter's accomplishments. She is an advocate for all people with special needs and is actively involved in awareness, support, and fundraising groups. She is a teacher with more than twenty years experience. Although Gina enjoys writing to promote Down Syndrome Awareness, she recently launched a podcast where she discusses self-care, health, nutrition and living a balanced life. She is currently working on future children's books and inspirational books for adults. You can learn more about Gina at www.ginapanzinolyman.com.