World Down Syndrome Day
Isabelle Claire... today, I celebrate your life and your special designer genes. We are blessed to have you in our lives and can't imagine life without you now. Because of you, I love a little stronger, judge less and am thankful for the little things in life. Thank you for helping me become a better person. Each day, you teach me new things. I have learned things I don't quite like about myself and now I strive to change those things but I have also learned things I never knew I could do or handle.
I am learning not to worry about tomorrow or years from now and just focus on each day. If/when I worry about tomorrow, I lose my joy for today.
I worried about your birth but we both made it through. Then I worried about your open heart surgery and again you amazed me and became my little hero. You are such a strong girl.
These past 10 months (almost) have been great although sprinkled with a few rough days. Your Daddy told me something a few days ago that was so simple but exactly what I needed to hear. He said- it is time for you to forgive yourself.
When I found out about your diagnosis and your heart defect I went through so many different emotions. Some are hard to admit - the fear, grief, worry and many more. I felt guilty for quite some time for these emotions and never could quite grasp how I loved you so much but still couldn't come to grips with your diagnosis. So today, I choose to begin the process of forgiving myself. I will no longer allow these emotions to hold me back.
You are perfect in every way. I love you unconditionally- always and forever!
I am so very proud to be your Mommy! Your life is worth celebrating today and everyday!!
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