Down Syndrome

http://www.babycenter.com/400_i-tested-positive-for-down-syndrome-my-risk-is-1-in-197-the_910416_270.bc

Follow this link and find a place where woman have been tested for down's and the panic that follows when they find out what their risks are. So why are people so afraid of this disability and their child being born with it?

Down Syndrome is a condition whereby a child is born with an extra chromosome. It is associated with cognitive delays such as intellectual disabilities, and delayed social development.

But does this mean the child has a lowered quality of life?

Well we had a lady come to show us differently! She told us a story of her child that was born with Down Syndrome and the things this child turned out to become and achieve was amazing! From swimming the midmar mile to becoming a gymnast this girl has not let her condition come in the way of her dreams.

So why do we so often place these children in a box and say they'll never achieve anything and they will be a burned to their parents. What you become is what your parents model you to be. So surely encouragement for every "normal" thing these children want to do should be the first choice of parents. But then again.. what is normal?

We so often live our lives in our little bubbles not wanting the worlds problems to touch us. But in reality we are being selfish. There are people much worse off that have achieved more than I will ever achieve and make me look like I'm incompetent! But I say well done, those people are a true inspiration. Never look back and never back down!

There are many life lessions to learn from people with disabilities... but being the selfish human beings we are we dont take the time to stop and see what they have done. Too often we too quick to classify them as unequal to us and dont see their true potential and beauty.

So dont be so afraid to have a child with special needs, they may turn out to be the next greatest dancer, or swimmer...it just takes your guidance and encouragment to mold them into the best they can be.

 Support the Down Sydromes of South Africa - http://www.downsyndrome.org.za/