Joshua

   From the second he was born we knew he had Down Syndrome.  My husband and I had mixed feelings.  How could this happen?  What did we do?  There was a period of mourning for the child we thought we would have.  Many worried tears were shed, we had no idea what to expect.  How would I take care of him, and how would our lives be changed?  Joshua is now four years old almost five!  Looking back through the last years I have enjoyed every moment with Joshua.  He is always so cheerful and very busy. He loves so many people and he loves to go to new places. He plays the guitar, loves music, watches movie, great at gymnastics, will be in an inclusive setting for Kindergarten next year. If only I knew how "normal" and exceptional life would be with him I would not have spent even a moment mourning or shedding a tear, I would have been rejoicing.  If I could say one thing to others that have a child with  Down Syndrome it would be this....
  Don't Worry The Time Away, But Enjoy it with all your Life.

I can't believe he is almost five!