Day 16

When we got Elizabeth's diagnosis I only had a few fears aside from health related. One of my biggest dreams felt like it was being ripped out from under me. I knew I would never have the mother daughter relationship I always dreamed of. You know the one... Cheerleader, first date, prom, senior events, and her wedding day. 

I am encouraged to know that it is becoming more common for people with DS to do all those things. I still fear that it will never happened but I am encouraged. I never want Elizabeth to be given things just because she has DS. I never want someone to feel sorry for her. If her little life has taught me anything it is that well deserved things come with hard work!