The spirit of this book involves stretching, growing and learning about your child and yourself. It is a lighthearted journey of short stories for anyone who has a child in their life. The book depicts Lisa’s early years and her many adventures while in elementary school. There are many books on the shelves about others who have had a child with Down syndrome. The difference is that with Lisa’s story there is humor mixed in. She was welcomed into the world for who she is, and the family helped her to learn, to grow and to have an upbeat attitude that will last her a lifetime.