Our Mighty Super Hero

This little lady has endured so much in her sweet little life, more than anyone would even dream of. Somehow the cliche is right with her. She is happy, she is loving, she is everything sweet and positive people say about those we love, living the beauty of Down syndrome. 

She is our hero, she goes through hospital visits and sicknesses with grace. She rested in bed one morning, wanting mommy by her side saying she was "happy" and smiling. She asks for cookies by signing and saying the word to nurses and doctors because one day while we were waiting in yet another emergency waiting room, I taught her to sign and say cookie, so she associates it with hospitals now. 

From what I know without comparing, I can tell you my sweet little lady has changed my heart. My first born, Ana María was always bright and loving and everything good there is in this world. She was my first teacher on how to mother.

Jordan Grace is not only my teacher of mothering as well, she teaches me about her abilities as an individual who is looked down upon in the world. A condition that is rapidly terminated in the womb. 

I cannot comprehend for the life of me why someone wouldn't want a precious one like her. Don't get me wrong I was in that same boat thinking this is not what I wanted and "why me, God." I'm sad to confirm that I too mourned my daughter to be and lowered my expectations to a baby that would be disabled. 

I can understand why it is called a disability, except for the fact that even they can do anything they set their minds to, it's just at their own pace. I have seen it every single day, these past incredible three years we've been blessed with our, yes! Here I go again, our "precious gift from above."

I wish this world's perspective would change to a more open and loving one. Acceptance, inclusion and respect to those who are different should be our first instinct. The fact that she is here now, more than ever I want to bring awareness to our loved ones and how they can live a full and successful life, if we all just give them a chance.