Help for one of our own

[lavocat]

Josh, you don't know me but I havea 19 yr old son with Down Syndrome so I do know all of the feelings and concerns you and your wife are going through. It can be overwhelming, I know because I have lived with it for almost 20 yrs now. Whether you know it or not, you and your wife were chosen because of who you are. I firmly believe that and some day you will understand that. For now I am an ear for you whenever you need it. Also remember that you eat an elephant one bite at a time. Deal with today not tomorrow. It won't be easy, nobody said life would be. Eli will be fine and so will you. Love him and remember being different isn't always a bad thing. The good Lord never puts more bricks in the wagon than the mule can pull. Your family is in my prayers and I know that Eli will be fine. God's speed.

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by lavocat

Josh, you don't know me but I havea 19 yr old son with Down Syndrome so I do know all of the feelings and concerns you and your wife are going through. It can be overwhelming, I know because I have lived with it for almost 20 yrs now. Whether you know it or not, you and your wife were chosen because of who you are. I firmly believe that and some day you will understand that. For now I am an ear for you whenever you need it. Also remember that you eat an elephant one bite at a time. Deal with today not tomorrow. It won't be easy, nobody said life would be. Eli will be fine and so will you. Love him and remember being different isn't always a bad thing. The good Lord never puts more bricks in the wagon than the mule can pull. Your family is in my prayers and I know that Eli will be fine. God's speed.

Thank you sir. Different never means bad, it just means different. Your wisdom and experience will be very helpful. God bless you and your family.

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by lavocat

Josh, you don't know me but I havea 19 yr old son with Down Syndrome so I do know all of the feelings and concerns you and your wife are going through. It can be overwhelming, I know because I have lived with it for almost 20 yrs now. Whether you know it or not, you and your wife were chosen because of who you are. I firmly believe that and some day you will understand that. For now I am an ear for you whenever you need it. Also remember that you eat an elephant one bite at a time. Deal with today not tomorrow. It won't be easy, nobody said life would be. Eli will be fine and so will you. Love him and remember being different isn't always a bad thing. The good Lord never puts more bricks in the wagon than the mule can pull. Your family is in my prayers and I know that Eli will be fine. God's speed.

I completely agree...my 8 year old Ben was born with
Cri-Du-Chat syndrome...