I say the dream fell apart but maybe I should say the dream changed.
We were in a state of shock, probably like all parents that get news like this are. This wasn't happening to us. There must be some mistake.
We were given the lifeline of more tests but we knew already. We started to see the signs but hoped we were mistaken.
That's all history now. We had to decide how to deal with the cards life had dealt us and we started to think of the future.
Adoption...
We spoke to the social services and looked at the options. Could we bring up a 'disabled' child in a family with 2 other children? What pressures would it put on our marriage? What about OUR dreams?
Finally we decided there was no way we could let OUR boy be brought up by strangers. He was our child, God given, and we would look after him. How right a decision that seems now.
He is our Gummy, our responsibility, our child.
We have challenges to face and maybe we are still in denial about what the future holds. But we will face it together, as a family. To hell with the rest of world!
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Daddy's Story 2
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2 comments:
Louie is your wonderful 3rd child and my wonderful 8th nephew! You have three beautiful, intelligent, charming children. They're all equally as special and equally as different. There again, it's hardly surprising because I happen to know just how wonderful, special, different and unique their parents are. You are all so loved. Aunt Peculiar. xxx
Louie is a beautiful little boy, and loved by many. I have two wonderful children a boy and a girl. If I was to have a third pregnancy and it turned out my baby had downs, Reading your blog would give me great understanding and emotions of how to get through these hills that life puts in front of us. You are both doing a fantastic job being their for each other. Keep strong and love every moment with your three wonderful children. Well done for getting through the toughest time xxxxxxxx
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