My new memoir, A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny is out in stores now. I’ve been rereading it myself and revisiting many of the themes in the book. In the beginning of each chapter of the book, I share an excerpt from the journal I kept at the time all this was happening. In several of the journal entries I share my hopes and fears about Penny and Down syndrome. Here’s an excerpt from a journal entry in December of 2006:
As the book progresses through Penny’s first two years of life, her love and spirit transform me. Watching her grow up, and continuing to hope for her freed me from so many of my fears (and I am reminding myself of how many fears were unfounded as she goes to kindergarten for the first time TODAY–check back in tomorrow for a report!). I know not all of you have children with Down syndrome, but all parents have their own set of hopes and fears for their kids. I’d love to hear about your experience! Please share your thoughts, and share this question with friends. At the end of the week, I’ll select one person who comments to receive a free copy of A Good and Perfect Gift. How have your kids changed/challenged/determined what you hope for? What you fear? Update: Tricia Tice is the winner of this book giveaway. Thanks to all who participated! |