Celebrating Life

Today is World Down Syndrome Day.  It's March 21, in honor of the extra 21st chromosome that these amazing individuals possess.  I've watched that video many times now and cried like a baby each time.  No, they weren't tears of sadness, but rather tears of joy.  Looking back, I often think about what I would say to myself then, on that very first night after Luke was born.  That night when I did cry tears of sadness, pain, and mostly...fear.  We were so scared then, so unaware of what an incredible blessing had just been bestowed upon us.  I've tried to pinpoint one, or even just a few, words from this video that could summarize what I would say, but it's just too hard.  I honestly can relate to virtually every single one of the comments made by these families.  Today, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and the gift of Lukey that has been given to our family.