b'THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT: Harold and Mari Ashe Having four children of varying ages has its obvious challenges. And when two of those children have developmental disabilities, the challenges become a little bigger, the hurdles a little higher, and the need for a positive outlook a little more important.Harold and Mari, parents of Julian, age 10, who was born with Down syndrome, and Jacob, age 6, who is on the autism spectrum, are here to tell you that life as you imagined it, may not be the same, but it is still rich with love, compassion and a plethora of rewards.Together, theyve learned how to deal with lifes ups and downs and rely on each other and their community for support. Their kids have taught them what unconditional love is, what sacrifice feels like, and the importance of faith and family in getting through each day. They are open with their familys story, their joys, and their struggles. They hope that by sharing their story, they can help other parents who may be having trouble adjusting to life with a developmentally disabled child. Theres a great level of comfort knowing we can leave the house with a qualified respite worker looking after our children. Handling kids with special needs is challenging, but UCPs respite workers take that worry away.Harold Ashe2018-2019 Annual Report|5'