Final cover design for my new book on the parable of my life with Edward (using Eddy’s art!) @Herald_Press #Downsyndromelife

Mailed a copy of the book to every #downsyndrome organization in Canada this morning. #thytendercare #caregiving @Herald_Press

Yesterday’s book launch was a blessed and holy celebration. Late last night, recounting all the goodness, I prayed, "If this were the end of my calling, it would be perfect." Here’s Edward this morning… wearing the gift he got from his literary agent Don Pape! #Thytendercare

These are the opening lines of my new book; ‘Thy Tender Care: What Caregiving and Disability can teach us about God’s Kingdom’ (available now at most book stores). #downsyndrome #disability #caregiving #faith @Herald_Press

Spent some time signing copies of ‘Thy Tender Care’ to be mailed to Down Syndrome organizations in Canada, the UK, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, the USA, and more. #downsyndrome #disability #heraldpress #parenting #faith

Spent the morning making tickets for the 4 free draws of framed prints of Edwards’s art for the book launch party on Oct 24th. If you’d like to attend let me know. #Thytendercare #downsyndrome

Spent the morning framing prints of Edward’s art for the book launch on October 24th. You’re invited (if you’re local)! RSVP on the events page at Johnvansloten.com #thytendercare

If you're and Albertan and you're still unsure how to vote... theglobeandmail.com/gift/a40…

On the night Eddy was born one of the negative #downsyndrome scenarios I ran was him needing bumpers in the gutters to bowl (as though that would be such a terrible thing). Bowling today was all love, laughter, and joy, and I barely noticed the bumpers! #thytendercare #caregiving

We were pretty surprised to get the ‘author copies’ of ‘Thy Tender Care’ so soon! This story of my life with Edward is the most inportant thing I’ve written. Imagine experiencing God through every caregiving act. Available for presale everywhere. #downsyndrome #caregiving #God

Details for the 'Thy Tender Care Book Launch' are set! It looks like over 200 may attend, so please RSVP (I need to know how much Glamorgan Bakery cake to order!). There will be books for sale, a time for book signing, a short reading, prizes, and more. johnvansloten.com/event-deta…

An indisputable truth from a former Canadian Prime Minister. People only buy things they need. #tradewar

A lot has been made of the ridiculousness of Canada being portrayed as a "threat" by the @realDonaldTrump Cabinet. But perhaps we are... there is nothing worse for a bully than the one kid who stands up for himself (and then inspires the others). 🇨🇦 @acoyne #kinghasnoclothes

Here's an article I wrote for @ChrCourier on the impact of writing my new book, Thy Tender Care: What Caregiving and Disabilty can Teach us about God's Kingdom. (book is available for presale wherever you buy your books). christiancourier.ca/a-sons-w… #downsyndromelife #thytendercare

Eddy is always so eager to help me do things. Just now, I needed him to hold a flashlight as I changed a basement light switch. He did his job perfectly… while leaning his head on mine and kissing me! 🙂 #downsyndromelife #thytendercare

American boat owners push island from Canadian side of #LakeOntario to US side of the lake. @CBCNews @acyn @atrupar

Hey Gov. @GavinNewsom I (a Canadian) saw your interview on the CBC last night and believed you. Gonna book a trip to @Disneyland with my son who has #Downsyndrome. It's been hard staying away... but you know. Sorry for the cold shoulder. See you in Feb. @GovPressOffice @VisitCA

I can’t imagine a better leader for such a time as this. So thankful. #canadastrong