Friday, January 14, 2011
Special encounter...
Yesterday at work while on one of my many trips to go potty, (don't you just love that part of pregnancy?!?) I was passing a lady and turned around to say "hello". I immediately stopped once I noticed she had Down Syndrome. She began to ask me some questions about the hotel and the changes she had noticed. (she must come here often with her family- snow birds??). So I explained some of the renovations happening and told her to have a good day. Now... my brain was telling me the conversation was over and continue on to the restroom but my heart wanted to give her a hug, ask her if she is happy and then find her parents and ask a million questions. I didn't do this of course, because they would just think I am a crazy pregnant woman so I went with my brain and bladder and headed on to the restroom. Thankfully, I was the only one in there because I broke down immediately. My thoughts were... that could be my baby girl one day all grown up. I am thankful she was put in my path to show me that she was living a normal life in her 20's and did seem very happy. It's the little things these days that get to me!
My first experience with an adult with Ds was when Samantha was about 13 months old. I had the BEST conversation with the woman, and wrote a blog post about it (it's one of my first posts, if you get a chance to check it out - July 2007). It left me feeling very emotional, but quite elated. I'm so glad you had that chance encounter, and so glad it was a memorable one. Hope you and baby girl are feeling good!
ReplyDeletethat is so amazing Tonya~~Little peeks of Hope mixed in with tons of fear!! She was so there for you to see that day...and to ease your mind a bit...I just think it's so cool how God does things!!
ReplyDeleteLove you and love little Isabelle....Now stop making me cry! ;) It is amazing how God gives us just what we need, when we need it. And you know me, I would have stalked her and figured out some way to talk! lol
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