Down syndrome, those frightening words Whispered so long ago

[lightsoflove]

                 

Your birth brought me closer
 my daughter so dear

Down syndrome they whispered
Days after your birth
Two words that portrayed
A false image of your worth 

      

Those words did not tell me
Of the love you would bring
Or the power your smile has
To make my heart sing

Down syndrome didn't tell me
What kind of child you would be
Filled with amazing surprises
Shared with our family and me

        

Hard work, determination,
teaching and learning, it's true
Down syndrome means much of this
For each of us, not just you

Wonder child, spirited child
You've grown and you've thrived
Your every achievement
Still fills us with pride

            

No matter the voice used
Two words can't describe
The fullness you've added
To so many lives

Down syndrome, those frightening words
Whispered so long ago
Never did they prepare me
For the person I now know

 

 

 

[superdaughter]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 6:45 AM

That was so beautiful! Thank you for posting this!

[PeytonNBella]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 7:12 AM

[DeeDee323]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 8:19 AM

That was beautiful; almost as beautiful as your daughter. She looks so natural on the stage, so comfortable. I could never do that.

[RyansJourney]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 10:15 AM

You should be so proud, you raised an amazing young woman.  She is precious beyond words.

[ozmom004]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Just beautiful

[VeronicaTex]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM

I was thinking as I saw this-what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful young lady-I am so blessed myself to be priveleged to have a Down Syndrome gift from God, myself!!!!!!!     Praise the Lord for our blessings!!!!!

[adamsmom05]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Oh Gloria how beautifully said.

She is a wonderful blessing to all.Thank you for sharing her with us.

God has blessed her with a wonderful loving mommy. She is a beautiful young lady.

God bless

Martina

[punky121405]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM

BEAUTIFUL I can't wait to see where our amazing Journey takes us.  Thank you so much for sharing this.

 

[EDELIS]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM

I love it!!!!

[lightsoflove]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 10:30 PM

Thank you my friends for your words that have touched me..

(Original Poster)