31 For 21: Day 24...Baby Memories

This is another great poem about Down syndrome.  I really wish I knew who wrote it.

The Creed Of Babies With Down Syndrome
By unknown

My face may be different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains
I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As God in the heavens
Looks down from above
To Him I’m no different
His love knows no bounds
It’s those here among you
In cities and towns
That judge me by standards
That man has imparted
But this family I’ve chosen
Will help me get started
For I’m one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you
That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start
The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I’ll do it as you do
But at my own pace.



Some of Andrew's baby photos: A Short Walk Down Memory Lane



Less than an hour old in the NICU.

 

One day old in the NICU.



Discharge day! 12/17/10





Andrew's birth announcement photo.



He didn't cry much, but when he did...



With me and Grandma Rizzie in his way too big Santa suit.

Handknit hat and mittens from Aunt Grethe.



First night in his room.  A very big crib for a very little boy!



Peaceful sleeping baby



Chris would usually come home from work to this...