I get to go meet a family today with a new baby with Down syndrome and heart defects. YAY!!!
And for those of you wondering WHY that is exciting, it is because when Koby was born with the same set of circumstances I PRAYED that there was someone I could talk to about it who had been down my road. I prayed that possibly I could see what a toddler with Down syndrome looked like. Moreover, I was certain these heart defects would kill my infant, and therefore wanted to meet a baby who had lived through it!
So, it is with that that I pay it forward and visit families that are now in the same situation I was in just over 4 years ago!
So, a situation I once would have heard about and thought wow, so sad I can now rejoice because 1. I have been in their shoes and know now there is NOTHING to be sad about and 2. The Lord DOES NOT make mistakes, and this is a blessing and a miracle and has already began such a work in people lives. Praise the Lord!
ps: And all you DS momma's out there...be jealous! I get to snuggle a NEWBORN BABY WITH T21!!!!!!!!! And we KNOW they are the MOST adorable and snugglable!
The day nothing changed
7 years ago
2 comments:
Isn't it funny how something as simple as meeting somone who has been down the same road before you can make it all so much easier. I had exactly the same experience a few days after I gave birth to my son and I guess it's largely why I got involved with Down's Heart Group and have been trying to make a difference ever since.
By the way, Koby is gorgeous, what a handsome young man. Good job you're so far away or I might be tempted to run off with him!
Penny Green
Down's Heart Group
www.dhg.org.uk
I just posted something similar on my blog. I'm so glad we can pay it forward, that's what makes our group so wonderful - good luck & enjoy!
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