When I saw this shirt I had to get it because it totally fits my little Bree.
Really-what is not to love about this girl? Why does the world think that an extra chromosome somehow makes a person unlovable and less wanted? When I heard that the national abortion rate for pregnancies that were tested positive for down syndrome was 90% I was sick to my stomach! If only people could see what they were missing out on!
So what if she can't do everything the same as the rest of us. I have said before that I like to look at her as differently abled rather than disabled. Kris and I were talking about this one day and he put it so well when he said "there are a lot of things I can't do either. Bree might not be able to do certain things but she will be able to do many things that nobody else will be able to do, so maybe in her eyes we are all disabled because we don't know how to love like she does, we don't know how to forgive like she does, we can't see the good in everyone like she can, etc." Although she is only 19 months old she has already shown us that she has a unique love to share!
Bree tries SO hard to accomplish even the smallest tasks that the rest of us take for granted. Lately as I have observed her during her therapy I get teary because she works so hard and you can see in her face how badly she wants to do something and sometimes she just can't make her body do it. She is doing some great things lately like pulling to standing on everything and the other day at her therapy she even started moving along the table a little. It is so hard sometimes to watch her struggle as the therapist is trying to get her to learn something and I just want to reach in and help her do it. She has a long way to go on the walking thing but she is making some progress-at least she is moving her feet a little now.
She is understanding more about relationships with objects like how to cuddle a doll and hold a phone, or how to brush her hair.
"We celebrate her accomplishments rather than feel sorry for her limitations!" I got this from a friend's blog and I LOVE it! I know this is how we feel and I just pray that others will see all that she CAN do and not so much what she can't do!
Bree tries SO hard to accomplish even the smallest tasks that the rest of us take for granted. Lately as I have observed her during her therapy I get teary because she works so hard and you can see in her face how badly she wants to do something and sometimes she just can't make her body do it. She is doing some great things lately like pulling to standing on everything and the other day at her therapy she even started moving along the table a little. It is so hard sometimes to watch her struggle as the therapist is trying to get her to learn something and I just want to reach in and help her do it. She has a long way to go on the walking thing but she is making some progress-at least she is moving her feet a little now.
She is understanding more about relationships with objects like how to cuddle a doll and hold a phone, or how to brush her hair.
"We celebrate her accomplishments rather than feel sorry for her limitations!" I got this from a friend's blog and I LOVE it! I know this is how we feel and I just pray that others will see all that she CAN do and not so much what she can't do!
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That shirt is perfect! Love this post, Kec. Bree is a wonder, for sure! It's so fun to watch her learn and grow. And, I can't help but mention how much I love her little sweater dress in those last pictures!
I love what you said and totally agree! She is the sweetest and most loving little girl! We miss her and I really wish I could have one of her big cuddly hugs right now! Also I really wish I could have her sweater!
I don't know your family personally, but want you to know that Bree has made my heart grow larger as I come to understand what children with Downs Syndrom have to offer. That is one reason I continue to follow your blog is because looking at her sweet smile brings me so much happiness. You are a great mom and she is lucky to have you guys and you lucky to have her.
Beautifully said, Kecia! I had no idea about that statistic, wow. Bree is a little angel. I adore these pictures and that shirt is perfect!! I have really enjoyed all of your frequent posts. :)
That statistic is SO frightening! I think these special ones do help you realize how disabled we all are.
She is so darn cute! It sounds like you're learning so much from her. What a blessing she is.
I wish everyone could read that! In that article I was telling you about (I'll send you a copy), the family said that had they known before their daughter was born that she had down syndrome, they would have terminated the pregnancy. Luckily they didn't know and siad they would have missed out on their greatest blessing every!
I found your blog via UDSF. I loved your pictures and your family is darling. Your little girl is precious. Our little boy with DS is 11 weeks. We are learning so much from him and love him to pieces. Thanks for the words you said about your little girl, they are so true.
Your children are beautiful! I found your blog off my friend Kacey's Ella Grace and have enjoyed looking at pics of the girls grow. It looks like Bree and my son Riley are doing a lot of the same things. He 22 months and getting close to walking. I spotted a picture of Bree with her sleep burping face when she was tiny and giggled because we have very similar pics of Riley. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family.
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