Dear friends of the Steemit community, today I want to reflect on what you feel after knowing that your child has Down syndrome.
Down syndrome is not a disease, it is a genetic alteration that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome or a part of it. Having this syndrome produces in the individual a certain degree of intellectual disability and certain typical physical characteristics, that is, a special appearance with a personality and unique abilities.
Many parents of children with Down syndrome experience different reactions ranging from guilt, anger, frustration, sadness, denial, hyperactivity or depression, to joy and acceptance.
I believe that the reaction will depend on whether we are full of God's love, or we are disturbed by the evils of society. For that, I want to share with you. The story of Lucia and Camila:
Lucia is a mother, who after having two children, in the third pregnancy due to an unexpected situation she had an aboard, after that sad fact she came back pregnant again. Her husband did not agree because it seemed that they should not have any more children. However, Lucia went ahead and gave baby all love since he knew of its existence.
When the moment of delivery came, Lucia gave birth to a beautiful baby whom I call Camila, everything seemed normal, however at six months the pediatrician indicated that she should do some exams and tomography, diagnosing the sweet Camila, down.
His Father acted totally negative, with bad feelings towards that being conceived by him, and refused to express himself: that girl can not be my daughter, in my family there are no mongolics.
Lucia on the other hand, felt the need to protect Camila and give her all her love, at first it was not easy, she was facing a new situation, and also had to take care of all her children alone, because she separated from her husband. Thanks to God's blessing, she received the support of her parents, and her other children, and all gave Camila all the love and care she needed.
The truth is that, as she grew up, she was recommended to enroll Camila in a special institute, there she received the necessary help to achieve her integration, and she can play with other children without distinction. For Lucia to have Camila is one of the greatest prides and challenges that life has given her, and that she knew how to assume thanks to the presence of God in her heart that gave her love, hope, faith, empathy and, above all, the blessing of opening all of her the ways for her could take care of her family equally.
Lucia says: "These times where respect, humility, innocence and there is a lot of selfishness and envy have been lost, I invite you to share with a child with down syndrome where you will find intact those values and about innocence. giving these children love and patience, you can not imagine everything you can learn from them ".
I think we can learn from the story of Lucia and Camila.
Look at this baby "Lucas Warren" with Down syndrome becomes the image of a famous brand of porridge in the US. This is an act that deserves all possible congratulations, as the campaign is aimed at demonstrating that individuals with special needs have the potential to change the world.
That's why my dear friend invited you to reflect on your feelings about down syndrome:
If in the situation you feel sadness and depression, you need to look for guidance so that you do not allow those feelings to invade, and do not subtract the importance that deserves with down syndrome, who came to the world for some reason and with a life mission .
If what you feel is anger, denial, frustration and guilt, you must understand that if your child is born with Down syndrome it is not your fault, nor is it conditioned by external or environmental factors, since this genetic alteration is randomly presented in one (1 ) of every 600-700 conceptions that occur in the world. So fill yourself with a lot of optimism and energy to take care of the baby.
If on the contrary you feel acceptance and joy, you will have the advantage of quickly learning everything you need to treat your child naturally, making him feel appropriate according to his condition.
We will always find all kinds of reaction to dowm syndrome, but the important thing is to get away from all the negative and face the situation with the strength that God our Lord gives us.
Remember dear friend, when you say Mongol to a child with Down syndrome, you are not insulting them, they are discriminating, and showing your inognance and lack of love.
You know someone with down syndrome, offer your love, and patience, be noble and humble and secure your life and yours will be much more beautiful. You have the power to change everything.