When Lindsay Ricks first heard that her son William would be born with Down Syndrome, her mind was flooded with questions. Nearly seven years later, she has found growth, purpose and strength in her son’s special needs. William has led her to step out of her comfort zone and to find a new identity in a journey she firmly believes she chose. 

“As I’ve come to understand who He is, I’ve come to understand who I am and who I’ve always been, and how I’ve been prepared and trained and schooled for this moment my whole life. And I think with His help I will glory in it…”

Show Notes: 

2:16- Expecting the Unexpected

11:54- A Changed Relationship with God

15:20- The School Bus, Haircuts and a Service Dog

25:30- Advice for New Parents of Children with Special Needs

28:36- Greater Joy

33:04- Unanswered Prayers

37:09- “That We Might Not Shrink”

40:22- “God Confidence”

42:36- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In”? 

When Lindsay Ricks first heard that her son William would be born with Down Syndrome, her mind was flooded with questions. Nearly seven years later, she has found growth, purpose and strength in her son&rsquo;s special needs. William has led her to step out of her comfort zone and to find a new identity in a journey she firmly believes she chose.&nbsp;
&ldquo;As I&rsquo;ve come to understand who He is, I&rsquo;ve come to understand who I am and who I&rsquo;ve always been, and how I&rsquo;ve been prepared and trained and schooled for this moment my whole life. And I think with His help I will glory in it&hellip;&rdquo;
Show Notes:&nbsp;
2:16- Expecting the Unexpected
11:54- A Changed Relationship with God
15:20- The School Bus, Haircuts and a Service Dog
25:30- Advice for New Parents of Children with Special Needs
28:36- Greater Joy
33:04- Unanswered Prayers
37:09- &ldquo;That We Might Not Shrink&rdquo;
40:22- &ldquo;God Confidence&rdquo;
42:36- What Does It Mean To You To Be &ldquo;All In&rdquo;?&nbsp;

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you.

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day&mdash;just like you.

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