Down syndrome Awareness Month 2017

 I was born with Down syndrome, but it didn't stop the excitement or the love on my birthday.

 I had little toes, little hands and little ears.

I learned to eat in a high chair and crawl on the floor.

Then I got sick, but then I got better and did things typical kids do like celebrate Christmas and birthdays and play in the snow.

I like to play at the playground, cook in the kitchen and go on family vacations,

just like everyone else.

I have Down syndrome but I'm able to go to school, have friends and have a full and enriching life. I think that's what Down syndrome Awareness Month is all about. Making people aware that I'm more alike than different. And although I may not do everything at the same pace or speed as everyone else and although my body may have more illnesses and issues than typical folks, I can still do all things in this world, including the absolute most important things in life -- which are to love and to be loved.

 

Happy Down syndrome Awareness Month