11/27/2023
On February 21, 1994 we were given our son, Christian a child born with Down Syndrome. My nature is to control my life, solve challenges and move on. I wanted to fix it. As I think back, way back, I felt anger, fear, sadness, confusion and loss of control. I wanted to fix it for my wife, me and my son. Worst of all I had the feeling of helplessness. this feeling eventually went away due to our acceptance. I share this story at this time of the year for the 1 out of 800 parents who will experience the birth of child with down syndrome. Our son is the joy of our life! He loves Christmas! yesterday we were having breakfast, and he surprisingly walks into the kitchen fully dressed in his Christmas pajamas and Santa hat. We couldn't stop laughing with joy. Merry early Christmas! from our son Christian Wiley
