It wasn’t that long ago that kids with trachs spent their entire lives in the hospital.
Can you imagine?
It was thought that kids with trachs faced too many obstacles to be able to live outside of a hospital setting. Times have changed. For this I am thankful.
It also wasn’t that long ago parents of children born with Down syndrome were instructed to put their newborn babies into institutions and forget about them.
Can you imagine?
It was thought that kids with Down syndrome couldn’t learn, and it was better to simply pretend they never were. But things have changed and for this I am thankful.
So very thankful for this beautiful littlest one of mine, his trach and his extra chromosome both are gifts to me.
What are you thankful for?
Feel free to leave your thoughts and a link to your own gratitude post in the comments below.
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Some years ago no one knew what Urea Cycle Disorder is/was… I am glad when Lennon was diagnosed (finally) we had an answer…
I am thankful for organ donation and transplantation so that my boy didn’t have to die or suffer more brain damage from his UCD
I am thankful for having 4 awesome boys
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Petra, organ donation and transplantation truly is a miracle!
Oh wow, very well said. I would have to agree about the gratitude of our child with an extra chromosome as well. She has enriched all of our lives in ways I never thought possible. We were just discussing the other day in my home about how long ago babies with Down Syndrome were put in group homes…it was unfathomable to my children that a society would do that. I think siblings of children with special needs are amazing!! I am thankful for mine who’s eyes, hearts and souls have been opened because of their sister with Down Syndrome. They are true, strong and compassionate advocates for these special kids at their schools, church and communities.
Having a sibling with Ds has been great for my older kids. They are natural advocates. My 20 year old has stood up to professors at UVU about the R-word.
My kids understand so much more about what is truly important in life because of their youngest brother!
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Being at home with the family is the only place a child belongs. I can tell you that all of us who work for homecare companies are also grateful that there are parents like you who are so willing to step up to the plate and do the cares necessary at home to keep your child safe and healthy.