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This story is from my devotional. Hope you can relate.

The baby lay critically ill in the hospital, fighting to breathe. He had pneumonia, which made staying alive a struggle for his 8-month-old body. Doctors, nurses, and his family fought to save this weak baby boy.

Some people say he should never have made it to 8 months of age. Others say this precious child should not have been allowed to be born, or that he should have been left to die after he was born.

Why would anyone say this? Through no fault of his own, or of his parents, this baby was born with Down syndrome.

But isn't his life worth as much as the life of a sick baby without an extra chromosome? Are we not all of equal value in the eyes of our Creator? Aren't we all deficient in some way? Our lack of perfection should remind us that no one has the right to judge another's worth.

Our imperfections are opportunities for God to work in our lives. That's what Jesus told His disciples when they asked why a man was born blind. He said it happened so that "the works of God should be revealed in him" (John 9:3)

We see God working in this boy's life. That's what he's here for--just like the rest of us.

Hsmom,
I deal alot with this issue of downs because it is closely related to hydrocpehalus.
When my youngest was born i only knew at the last mionute that there was something wrong.
Today with ultrasounds people find out things sooner. One of the things that comes up time and time again is that doctors tell patients to abort their kids if they have hydro.
Right now on my other site their are 6 moms debating if they are going to keep their kids. All of us moms who have hydro feel blessed and my daughter's case is worse then most. I have learned so much about myself as a woman and a mother because of my daughter. My daughter has taught others so much. I wouldn't change anything.
Here is the scary fact 1 in 10 mothers keep going with the pregnancy after they have learned that their child has downs. I believe it is less on hydro kids no one has ever done a study on it.

we need variety in life and downs and hydro kids balance life out.
Curly

I can't imagine life without a little "Nakey Dance" !!!!!

Mo

Curly

It is so true that God does not give us anything we can not handle
It may not always be easy but he is there at all times we need only ask for his help.

Your daughter is very lucky to have a mother like yourself. You did not fear the unknown and run.
You stand tall and Proud of your darling daughter.

Each time you share your story of the successes of each new thing she learns to do it gives hope to other parents of children with hydro.

God gave children born with Downs and as I have learnt Hydro the gift of loving unconditionally and showing the world the smiles and love that is there for us all

Thank you for sharing your feeling on Gods Precious Gift.

Hugs

Hugs,
I think the world would be scary if everything and everyone was perfect. I like the difference. it makes me have a greater love of life with the differences.
Curly

I agree 100% momof2gg24
Life would be so boring if we were all perfect