Jim and Kelsi Romero - Handling Hardship with Grace

My guests on this week's Best You Podcast episode are Jim and Kelsi Romero. Jim has been a strength & conditioning coach & track coach for the past 23 years and currently serves as the Director of Strength & Conditioning and Head Track Coach at Harpeth Hall. Kelsi has been blessed with the opportunity to home-school their seven children and also be a voice for the down syndrome community through her online presence on Instagram.Tune into the episode to learn how they handled the birth of their 6th child having down syndrome, what it's like raising 2 children with down syndrome, the lessons that it teaches them, the other 5 kids, how she has handled homeschooling all 7 of them, and how each of them is better because of it._____________________________In this episode:(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)3:37: What did Jim and Kelsi's emotions, feelings, and conversations look like after their child was born with Down Syndrome in 2014?6:08: What did Jim do to handle this traditionally "negative" situation with such grace?8:06: When did Jim and Kelso decide to start documenting their experience with Down Syndrome on social media?10:03: How have their kids grown from having siblings with Down Syndrome?13:23: Did Jim and Kelsi have a conversation regarding making sure their other five kids were given enough attention?16:47: How do Jim and Kelsi prioritize time for themselves as a couple?18:40: What is different about the version of Jim as he is now versus if he didn't have children with Down Syndrome? (From Kelsi's perspective)21:41: What is different about the version of Kelsi as she is now versus if she didn't have children with Down Syndrome? (From Jim's perspective)24:03: What is Jim's message to someone who knows that they need to take a risk, but they are scared?26:59: What caused the decision for Kelsi to homeschool her children?31:48: What can Jim do to get closer to the best version of himself?33:32: What can Kelsi do to get closer to the best version of herself?_____________________________Jim and Kelsi’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to their Best Selves:1. Continue to develop their faith.2. Allow their faith to make them better parents and spouses.3. Allow their faith to make them better people, friends, and employees.____________________________Follow the family on Instagram@downrightwonderfulAnd check out their website:www.downrightwonderful.net____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou