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http://www.stockfreeimages.com/ An unusual story of a Down syndrome diagnosis (This is another excerpt from my book KRASATA, a memoir of motherhood, Down syndrome, and surprising beauty. It takes place in Kiev, Ukraine, after the birth of our third daughter while living there as missionaries.) *** On the sixth morning of Polina’s life, I stood next to her incubator in Kiev, Ukraine. My hand pushed through the plastic window and rested on her ankle. My fingers
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Here are five great online resources for Down syndrome that have personally helped me along my journey parenting children with special needs. Six years ago while sitting in my apartment in the former Soviet Union (we were living their as missionaries at the time), eight days after the birth of my third daughter and her surprise diagnosis of Down syndrome, Sergei drove me home from the hospital, I turned on the computer and typed in “New parents
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Evangeline is six years old today! Happy Birthday to our sweet girl. It’s hard to believe that she’s been with us through international adoption for over three years. This was the first picture we saw of Evangeline. Evie when we first met her in Ukraine … One year in at home with us … And on … And on …
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A very powerful post!
Thank you for reading, Anna.
Wow! I want to read more!!
Awww, thanks!
My heart aches for you. Unbelievably difficult. I cannot imagine hearing the news without Sergei present. I am crushed at their response – It’s nothing. Wow.
Thank you, friend. xo
So moving–definitely want to read more.
That means a lot, Heather. Thanks.
I love u for sharing your world with us, and more than anything I love u Gilly for being the most amazing mom ever!!
You are so sweet. Thanks friend.
I want to read your entire memoir.
Ellie
Wow! Thanks Ellie.
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what an amazing quote from C.S. Lewis … and one that you don’t understand until you’ve been there (unfortunately)
Hi Gillian,
I am just blessed with a baby with down syndrome this past Oct. 19. Like you, I am a pastor’s wife & this is my 3rd baby. I enjoyed reading your post. Where can I get the book Krasata?
[…] look like the rest of our family. Of course, she does. Sure, it’s noticeable that Polly has Down syndrome. Her eyes are almond shaped. Her nose is a bit flat. But she also has blonde hair like her sisters. […]