Tribute to Angel in Her Special Month - October is Downs Syndrome Month I think most know by now, our little Brie is a Downs Syndrome baby. A year ago I barely knew anyone with Downs Syndrome or what the diagnosis really meant. Little did I know, that was about to change. When Tasha received the news that it was pretty certain her late life (as the old folk say) little girl would be born with Downs Syndrome it was tough for a little bit. Fear of the unknown mostly. Being a mother, you want to fix things and this was one thing I could not. So I did the only thing I knew to do, encourage and support my daughter, be there in a way I had not been able to for her in previous years. As I think back to those early conversations, I realize I was being given the words to say to sooth and encourage, even when they didnt always help right then by someone more powerful than I. I always knew the outcome would be okay, maybe not the original okay we thought wed have, but okay just the say. I never felt a sense of doom, only the sense that something was going to be very different, a good kind of different and I told Tasha this in about every conversation we had. Even before her arrival Brie began bonding Tasha and I closer than we ever imagined we would be. Together as a family, we found our positive outlook and dealt with a few ups and downs along the way till Brie decide to make her appearance a few weeks early on a rainy March night. A beautiful little girl with a massive head of curly hair for a newborn made her way into the world and we were all wrapped up tight, love at first sight. After spending several days in the NICU and a few more in step down, she came home, a healthy baby girl with no major health issues. She has thrived and continues to grow under the dedicated care of her momma and love of parents, her big brother and numerous family and friends. She is the greatest blessing we have ever known and we thank God for choosing us as her family everyday. We continue to receive excellent reports with each therapy and doctor visit and we are thankful. Brie smiles, laughs, makes silly faces, wonders at new discoveries, achieves growth milestones everyday and most of all makes us better people. Tasha has always had a great rapport with children, but Ive seen her bloom into a different person. She now has a contentment about her like a missing piece of her life has fallen into place. We are blessed and honored we were chosen to be her family. A Downs child is no different than any other in needs or wants. They need love, care, attention and encouragement. In return they give you love beyond measure. Fill your heart with joy like none you have ever known. Theyre little personality lights up the room. They are truly one of Gods special children and a gift from above. In celebration National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Andersons Family Connections will hold The Annual Anderson Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 19, at Anderson University on the Front Lawn. Our family plans to attend and we invite you to join us if you would like and experience something very special..
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:48:01 +0000
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