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World Down Syndrome Day

A bit late...wanted to post this yesterday on the official World Down Syndrome Day. Needed to express my personal experience and thankfulness.
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March 21, 2015
Happy, happy World Down Syndrome Day!!
Slowly but surely awareness is spreading
throughout the world. Awareness that Down syndrome
blesses and beautifies lives.
(nothingdownaboutit quote)

Journaling seemed appropriate today,
yet I debated about the level of
transparency Id share...here goes.
When we heard the diagnosis of Down Syndrome
last year, we were devastated...the news was
totally unexpected, we didnt anticipate
the possibility of a special needs child.
Not to sound impervious...just wasnt
on our radar. I hate to admit it, but I felt
a little cheated...my first and perhaps, only, grandchild.
To be quite frank, I had ordered a healthy girl.
Now we prepared for a boy (no
pink, frilly clothes) and faced the fears
of all that comes with a special needs child...
all the unknowns, all the tears, all the tight
chest feelings, the learning curves.

I poured all of it out to the Lord who listened and
validated my concerns. While Calan was still in utero,
God changed my perspective...not overnight, it took some
time. Are all grandchildren special, of course. Is this
what you expected, no. But listen carefully,
Im not giving you less, Im giving you more.
I chose Cal for you and your family.
Each of you will be blessed in ways you
dont understand now and cannot anticipate.
All of you will experience years of collective
blessing and joy through Cal. Again,
Im not giving you less,
Im giving you more.

I could feel the fear dissipate
and my heart fill til I thought it
would burst with love and gratitude for this
unborn child. Now 4 months old, Cals presence
fills me with wonder, allows me to literally see beauty
with Gods eyes, and marvel at the pureness
of the gift. Sweet Lord, thank you once again
for encouraging me in heart and uniting us in love.
Colossians 2:2
Grammi loves you, Cal!

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donnagoar
Such a handsome little man and I can see why he fills your heart! Your journaling is written so beautifully and absolutely the sweet angel and gift you are to so many. Cal is a gift and one very loved little boy. Thank you, friend, for sharing your heart thru your ART.
 
bao
So sweet ! Your journaling touches me so deeply.
Send you big courage, and love ... hugs for little boy !
 
lkdavis
Beautiful, precious layout Marnie, but it's your poignant journaling that touches my heart!
 
N
Marnie I love your journaling and admire your strength. He is one cute little boy! You are his special grandmother for sure! love his photo! thanks so much for sharing!
 
myssp
Marnie, your page is a lovely tribute to Cal and to Downs Syndrome. Your GSO is very deserving, thanks, Marlene!!! Your journaling brought tears to my eyes, you were so very transparent, and you have so much love to pour out... as will Cal!! Each year Garrett's BB team does a special day and activities with the kids here who have Downs syndrome, it always touches my heart, God knew how much love you would pour into Cal when he gave him to you!!! Beautiful, photo of the precious lil pumpkin ~ Hugs:) Rachael
 
tylertooo
Marnie, your journaling brought me to tears. Any child is a blessing, and one with downs is even more special, and will give you and your family such delight throughout the years. As he grows, he will be so blessed to have you as his Grandma. Congrats on the Standing O!
 
Adryane
two beautiful souls brought together. what could be more perfect?
a remarkable page in so many ways.
 
nia
i'm in love with your cute little grand child too.
from the first page/photo you uploaded i felt, that he is a gift for you and his parents.
your journeling in its frankness is so very touching.
thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us.
 
sberkan
This is so sweet. I was really touched by your journalling and your journey. He is adorable and, I am sure, incredibly sweet and incredibly loved.
 

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