I wrote a note to Lila's teacher requesting to visit the classroom on World Down Syndrome Day
3/21/2012
to share treats and read a book about Down Syndrome
to the class.
to the class.
I also requested permission to send a letter
to the parents of each student
to the parents of each student
introducing Lila and telling a little about her
with some facts about DS on the opposite side of the letter.
I sent a letter to each of the parents of the students
in Lila's typical preschool class last year.
Every parent responded.
Every response was positive.
I sent the request in Lila's backpack this morning.
This afternoon, when I picked her up,
her teacher told me that she would be thrilled if I came in and read a book to her students.
I will have to submit my letter in advance to get approval
from the office before it can be sent home with the students.
She said yes.
I am nervous.
I will be nervous.
But I'm so happy that she said yes.
I'm stepping outside of my comfort zone.
For my girls
And all of our friends with Down Syndrome
Who deserve to be recognized
To be celebrated
with some facts about DS on the opposite side of the letter.
I sent a letter to each of the parents of the students
in Lila's typical preschool class last year.
Every parent responded.
Every response was positive.
I sent the request in Lila's backpack this morning.
This afternoon, when I picked her up,
her teacher told me that she would be thrilled if I came in and read a book to her students.
I will have to submit my letter in advance to get approval
from the office before it can be sent home with the students.
She said yes.
I am nervous.
I will be nervous.
But I'm so happy that she said yes.
I'm stepping outside of my comfort zone.
For my girls
And all of our friends with Down Syndrome
Who deserve to be recognized
To be celebrated
To spread the word that individuals with Down Syndrome are
capable
unique
determined
brave
kind
dedicated
inspiring
valued
gifted
cherished...
The list goes on and on.
I am a small-time blogger.
I don't have a huge following.
But I know that taking the time
to tell our story
has touched a few people.
From time to time I get e-mails from new parents
and parents that
have received a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome
telling me that our normal life portrayed on my blog
brings them hope and comfort.
I got an e-mail this week from a family who had just delivered their baby with DS.
They told me that after they got their prenatal diagnosis of DS they stalked my blog.
They said it brought them hope and a sense of calm.
If that's the only e-mail I get all year
that's enough for me.
Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. ~ Mother Teresa
We all have a story to tell.
We all have something to contribute.
capable
unique
determined
brave
kind
dedicated
inspiring
valued
gifted
cherished...
The list goes on and on.
I am a small-time blogger.
I don't have a huge following.
But I know that taking the time
to tell our story
has touched a few people.
From time to time I get e-mails from new parents
and parents that
have received a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome
telling me that our normal life portrayed on my blog
brings them hope and comfort.
I got an e-mail this week from a family who had just delivered their baby with DS.
They told me that after they got their prenatal diagnosis of DS they stalked my blog.
They said it brought them hope and a sense of calm.
If that's the only e-mail I get all year
that's enough for me.
Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. ~ Mother Teresa
We all have a story to tell.
We all have something to contribute.
We all have a voice.
If we all work together we will raise awareness
that people with Down Syndrome are
more alike than different and
have lives worth living
Let's make our voices heard on
World Down Syndrome Day
3/21/2012
We have 21 days to make it happen!
If you are looking for facts to share about DS
on World Down Syndrome Day,
check out these links:
