What a fun time! Music, games, sprinklers, kiddie pools, bouncy house, great food (including hamburgers!), and the opportunity to meet incredible families. And oh my, what some cute kiddos! Our 2 included, of course :)
The woman who welcomed us all to the picnic said that when she first received the diagnosis of Down syndrome for her child, she was very overwhelmed and scared. Then she got involved in DSAW and realized that everything was going to be OK.
I want to second this and share this with anyone thinking of adopting a child with DS. If you are concerned you have no experience with children with Down syndrome, don't worry. There is so much support and so many resources out there to help. You will not be alone.
Every DS related organization we have contacted (DSAW, Gigi's Playhouse, Miracle League, Special Olympics, our Children's Hospital DS Clinic etc) has went above and beyond to reach out to us and explain and offer the services and resources they have available.
This is one of the reasons we pursued the adoption of Jonah back in 2010 because we realized how great a support network would be available to us and Jonah.
So please if you are considering adopting of one of these special and precious children, please let this be an encouragement and assurance for you!
Not the best photos because the boys were moving around so much having fun!
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