L is for Love

Tonight I read sad stories about Down Syndrome. Harsh words from a harsh society.... Crimes of sexual assault.. All of these things make me want to scoop up Amelia and squeeze her until her eyes pop out (I will love you and squeeze you forever and ever).. Quickly though, I catch myself and stumble over to Kelle Hampton's blog. Her post about feeding Nella in her car seat during a random road trip brings me back to reality. This very act makes me realize I am NOT alone. It makes me realize that I am not raising a "Down's baby" but just MY baby. Just like everyone else out there with a child will agree, she is perfect to me. It doesn't matter what hardships we may have to endure in our life, I will always love her unconditionally. It is this moment of realization that opens my eyes to the fact that God put me here to do just this, be her mother. It is my job to not only protect her, but to help her grow into a strong smart individual who will change the world one smile at a time.

I love you Amelia.