Here I am up late and wanted to write some thoughts I have been having. I really truly feel blessed to have my two children. I have been thinking about Sofia a lot today and how thankful I am for having her in my life. I think back to the day she was born and the thoughts I had when the unknown doctor and nurse randomly came in and pointed out all the markers for DS my baby had. Which by the way was awful how they so coldly told me she had down syndrome. Then just as fast as they came into my room they quickly left. My husband and I sat there speechless. He was so shocked he left to the parking lot and cried and I was all alone with my thoughts. Here I was holding my baby and crying and wondering what my future would be like now and hers. I was so alone.
Fast forward to 6 1/2 months after her birth. I feel so blessed for this life and for having Sofia. I have never felt so happy and so much love. I am so thankful for this wonderful world DS has opened up to my family. I have met so many wonderful people in the blogging world and one of my favorite quotes I read on a blog was from an older sibling saying this about their younger sister who had down syndrome. "Our life used to be ordinary but now that my sister is here it is extraordinary." I feel that way. There are so many wonderful people out there loving these children and making a difference in their child's life. I just want to say thank you! I have also had wonderful opportunities to talk to people I would not have normally talked to. My eyes and heart have been opened.
Friday, February 20, 2009
THOUGHTS
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Isn't it crazy? I wish we all just knew about each other the minute we are given a diagnosis. Nice to have you back and blogging! LOL
Amy I love you so very very much, you are truely one of my heros, what an amazing example you are to me in my life!!!! I feel so blessed and lucky to have you as my sister! Milan and Sofia are so blessed to have such a wonderful mother and Fater! Sofia is such a little angel and her spirit will bless our lives. I love that quote you put in the post, so true!
Love you all!!! Melissa
Carol of the Three Little Billy Goats blog summed it up when she said, a while back, that it's like joining this special club. Bethany's right--it would have been so much better for us all to have known each other when our children were born, but slowly but surely the Down syndrome community is educating the medical community to make the transition to acceptance a little easier. I hope to see you guys soon! Maybe a visit to the park today if I can get Samantha to nap...?
That was a beautiful post. Even though I haven't been involved in your life for so long, I shed a tear... I'm glad you are so happy! You're children are beautiful!
What a beautiful post. You kids are blessed to have you as their mom.
Amy, I am so glad to hear about your experiences. I've thought a lot about you, Munich, Milan, and Sophia. I always wanted to support you and help, but wasn't sure how. I am so glad that you are doing well and that you have people around that can support you. You are amazing! Your attitude inspires me!
Yay, I'm glad you are back, I missed your posts. You are very inspired and I love how you phrase things. I really miss you and hope that next time you come to visit Utah we can get together!
You are a wonderful mom! Sophia and Milan are so lucky to have you. We really are blessed to have our children ! Miss you:)
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