The heart surgery to correct a flawed valve was a resounding success. Fortunately, the common defects occurring in a majority of Downs syndrome children were absent in Paula. She has no intestinal malformations, hearing impairment, or severe visual problems.
We are truly blessed.
My parents adore this exceptional grandchild. Their expertise in teaching, nurturing, and parenting has been so welcome. I always knew they were there for me; now they are there for us.
I am aware of the sympathetic looks from strangers who dont know or understand the disorder afflicting my child. Their pity, for what they ascertain as my plight, is misplaced but understandable. I am sure that I, too, felt sorry for parents of what I thought of as imperfect children.
Paula is a delightful child. Her physical defects are apparent; there is no doubt she is different from other children. However, she goes to school with other children her age; she takes longer to learn things and has to work harder, but she is achieving all the milestones of growing children. Raising her is a challenge, as is the raising of any child. It isnt easy and it wont get easier.
As she grows and develops, there will be questions to answer, hurdles to cross, and goals to reach. Paula is different. She is aware that she is. It doesnt dismay her. She greets each day with a smile on her lips and a sparkle in her eye.
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