1. Life with Special Needs Child is More Ups than DownsAuthor Amy Troyer says her son, Ryan, came into this world to make adifference. Born with Down Syndrome, he has given many gifts to his family.Houston, TX (USA), August 24, 2014 -- Author Amy Troyer says her son, Ryan, came intothis world to make a difference. Born with Down Syndrome, he has given many gifts tohis family, Troyer said. There are many moments of Ups and Downs on this journey butthere are so many more UPS.Troyer knew there were many inspirational stories from families who have children orsiblings with Down Syndrome and she recently compiled them in a new book, Its MoreUps than Downs, published by Halo Publishing International( http://www.halopublishing.com ).After Ryans birth in 2001 a passion grew in me to reach out, love and share with newparents the wonderful blessings that come from having a child with Down Syndrome.Its More Ups than Downs includes stories from families with loved ones ranging in agefrom 9 months to 64 years old.Ive found that when you have a child with special needs, you make friends with otherfamilies because of the connection. Its More Ups than Downs came together out of adesire to reach those entering this journey. The families share the fears they hadoriginally, but most importantly they share how those fears were put to rest and theysee the blessings they have been given, said the author.Troyer believes Its More Ups than Downs also is an excellent resource for medicalprofessionals giving the diagnosis to new parents. It is important for them toremember, these children are special in their abilities; that they are wonderful to bewith, and they love like no other. I truly believe they are created in Gods image andcome into this world to make a difference.Halo Publisher Lisa Umina said Its More Ups than Downs focuses on the blessings ratherthan the struggles of having a family member with special needs. Readers will beinspired by the true feelings shared in this book.Troyer said Its More Ups than Downs offers keen insight to families, doctors andhospital staff about how life can be when a special needs child comes into it.For more information on this book, interested parties may log on tohttp://www.halopublishing.com.About the Author:Amy Troyer resides in Uniontown, Ohio, where she attended Lake High School and met

2. her husband of 20 years, Mark. The couple has two children, Ryan and Abigail, who is astrong advocate for her brother. To reach this author, contact her on Facebook, AmyCable Troyer, or her author page, http://www.facebook.com/itsmoreupsthandowns; onTwitter, Amy Troyer@ AmyTroyer or e-mail amytroyer@ameritech.net.Press & Media Contact:Lisa M. Umina, PublisherHalo Publishing International1031 Cherry Spring Drive, AP 726Houston, TX 77038 - USA877-705-9647contact@halopublishing.comhttp://www.halopublishing.com