A quote

A friend of mine gave me a card when Owen was born it had this quote on it

"common characteristics observed in people with Down syndrome: natural spontaneity, genuine warmth, penetrating clarity in relating to other people, gentleness, patience and tolerance, complete honesty and the ability to engage in the unfetted enjoyment of life's gifts"

I don't know where this quote comes from, but when I found the card again the other day I smiled, remembering the comfort it brought me in the weeks after Owens diagnosis. Thanks Helen!

Medical bullying

I can't figure out what to say about this this article .......I just know it could all too easily have been my story. Given the vulnerable state a pregnant woman finds herself in when confronted by medical bullying, given no time to think, given no time to consider or investigate the possibilities of
a life worth living