Wednesday, July 27, 2005

You'll be fine!


If you are here because you found out you may have a baby with Down syndrome or were just surprised (like us 8 years ago) with this unexpected twist - do not despair.

Gabe has been one of the two most wonderful things to ever happen in our lives. We could not imagine life without him and he is truly a special boy.

By August, I will post photos of him from Birth to today and describe what it was like to suddenly become a parent of a child with Down syndrome and what it has meant to my life to raise him.

In the meantime, I'll be happy to correspond with you....just post a comment to any of the photos and I'll get it immediately and respond quickly as well.

When Gabriel was born the Chair of the San Diego Down Syndrome Association visited us in the hospital and showed us pictures of her son who looked quite, "normal." That was the first bit of hope we had that things might not be so bad, and I hope this website will provide that comfort to you and others.

SamPosted by Picasa


Gabe Posted by Picasa


He's quite popular with the girls..."just a chip off the old block," I like to say. Posted by Picasa


Yes, he wants to be a Doctor, just like Mommy! Posted by Picasa


Buddy at the Buddy Walk in 2003 Posted by Picasa


climbing Posted by Picasa


with new Baby Sister Emma Posted by Picasa


Hate the Game, Not the Player Posted by Picasa


Uncle Joe and Aunt Emily Posted by Picasa


Awe Posted by Picasa


Fishing with Daddy at Otay Lakes Posted by Picasa


Gabe, Jordan, and Miss Carpenter at Rogers Elementary School in Chula Vista Posted by Picasa


After the bath, a little kissin Posted by Picasa


Gabethoven Posted by Picasa


That's my boy! Posted by Picasa


Best Buddies at the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk Posted by Picasa


Loving Mommy Posted by Picasa


Loving the Doggie Posted by Picasa


On the Beach with Grandpa Lewis Posted by Picasa


Brother Bear (Koda) Posted by Picasa


Hauling the Dog Posted by Picasa


awweee Posted by Picasa


Gabriel and Emma Posted by Picasa


Gabe Posted by Picasa