Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Today's Thought

I was just reading a few things over my lunch break and came across this quote and I loved it:

"I can’t change that I have Down syndrome, but one thing I would change is how people think of me. I’d tell them: Judge me as a whole person, not just the person you see. Treat me with respect, and accept me for who I am. Most important, just be my friend.

After all, I would do the same for you."
- Melissa Riggio

Happy 2010!!!!

So it's a brand new year. One filled with lots of hope, promise, and resolutions. I happily welcome 2010, as 2009 was quite a challenging year. I'm not going to bore with all the 'challenging' details, but if I try to extract a positive or two from this past year, one thing I know for sure, it has made me a much stronger person.

Facing the challenges with learning about Camden and her extra chromosome, my Dad's disease, and the problems my brother was going through really made for an eventful year. But I am happy that the big guy upstairs felt confident that I could handle all of these challenges and more. He knew/knows that I needed to strengthen aspects of my life and he gave me opportunities to do so. And even though at points it felt like more than I could handle, He knew exactly how much strength and courage I have and made sure not to give me more than I could handle.

I do hope that 2010 is a little less hectic than 2009--not from the standpoint of not wanting/needing more challenges, but merely so that I can enjoy more time with my family. So here's to 2010, a year that will be filled with love, happiness and growth--in so many different ways.

Thought of the Day!

You know something that I love? That my children help to remind me each and everyday that I'm never too old to learn something or be reminded of something. Our kids have a wonderful way of really making me open my eyes, heart, and mind and really reflect on life. Sometimes we (generalizing here) get so wrapped up in everyday life--laundry, getting kids to/from activities, work, etc.--that we close our minds and just go through the motions to get things done.

I love that my kids help to remind me quite often--without them really knowing they are--to stop and think and reflect to what truly matters in life. Reagan's been going through a difficult time recently, but her strength and resolve to just continue pushing through is inspiring. I am so blessed to have such wonderful reminders.

Today's Thought

I came across the below on another blog--Hope for Elijah--and it just really hit home to me. As an aside, Elijah just had open heart surgery yesterday and he seems to be doing well so far--keep up the good work buddy, you have so many people thinking and praying for you!!!

The Down Syndrome Creed

My face may be different, but my feelings the same. I laugh and I cry and take pride in my gains.I was sent here among you to teach and to love as God in the heavens looks down from above. To Him I'm no different, His love knows no bounds;It's those here among you, in cities and towns that judge me by standards that man has imparted, but this family I've chosen will help me get started. For I'm one of the children, so special so few, that came here to learn the same lessons as you. That love is acceptance, it must come from the heart; we all have the same purpose, though not the same start. The Lord gave me life to live and embrace, and I'll do it as you do, but at my own pace. -Unknown