3 on the 21st: Gratitude

The 21st of every month, I plan to highlight three things. Might be things I’ve learned or wondered about. Might be things I’ve found helpful or encouraging. Might be comments from this community. Today, it’s three things for which I am thankful on our relatively new journey.

Forerunners

Many people in the Down syndrome community are passionate about connecting with the “next, new family”. I’m grateful that they care so much and find purpose in offering a lifeline. I'm grateful they give you a call, sit in the special care nursery with you, and make sure that you know your joining a community. They may even hand you there business card on your way to catch a flight for life ride.

Many others are gifted in advocacy. I’m incredibly grateful that they have done the hard work to make our journey smoother.

Coffee

Self-explanatory? I think so.

Splash pads

On hot summer days, it’s great to see a bunch of kids having the time of their lives with simple water features. Don’t know where these were when I was growing up, but glad they’re easy to find now! Joy is infectious.

Now I’m curious. What or whom are you grateful for? Drop a comment or story of gratitude below!