"These happy golden years are passing by, these happy golden years." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Monday, March 20, 2006

My Birthday Boy


Ten years ago today our family life changed drastically. You see I gave birth to a little boy with Down syndrome and a myriad of other complications. For past birthdays I used to always remember the day before his birth ... doing so reminded me of a "normal" life without all the issues associated with caring for someone with so many medical/mental/physical problems. Today, I've changed and try to look forward ... not back. Life is "normal" now ... in a different, better way. My idea of "normal" has been upgraded to include a whole new set of thoughts. I can't imagine life without my little "angel" ... he adds a new dimension to life. His given name means "strength from God" ...Happy birthday little man!


4 comments:

Big Piney Woods Cats said...

Awww.....he looks so sweet.

Thanks for coming by my nature blog and signing the comments, so glad you like my pictures. Where do you live? I read all your posts and didn't find it mentioned. Glad you sold your house! I know what a nerve wracking thing that can be!!

I have a cat blog too, if you like cats.
http://thecalicogirls.blogspot.com/

Big Piney Woods Cats said...

Our daughter lives in Hauser!!!!!!

Big Piney Woods Cats said...

Oh, sorry, Patches decided to write to you........

Toni

Mom of Mattie said...

He looks like a little angel. What a great picture.