Last night as I was standing in the checkout with my 14 year old, I had a wonderful encounter with a someone I have never met before. I started to write that she was a stranger, but even though we only chatted for a minute or 2, she is not a stranger.
This lady had MS & just this spring, her doctors told her she would not be able to walk again & had even ordered her a wheel chair. Both my daughter & I could hardly believe she had such a diagnosis. Even as she walked away, we could see no trace of the troubles that had plagues her this spring. Standing in front of me was a testimony to what strong will & determination can do.
She also told me the story of her daughter. Although it was a sad story, I also found it incredibly inspiring.. This little girl obviously had inherited a good measure of her mother's determination because when she was born, the doctor's said she would not live 72 hours, yet they enjoyed spending the next 7 wonderful years with her.
It was a very brief encounter, but lasting inspiration.
This is just another reason that I don't accept any negative prognosis that I am given. No doctor or specialist can factor in what the human spirit can achieve.
I started this blog hoping to inspire other parents to help their children with Down syndrome reach for the sky! My daughter was reading words, before she was 2 years of age & reading books by 3.5 years. I believe kids with Down syndrome can do amazing things if we give them the right tools. I truly believe high expectations can make a tremendous difference in the lives of our children!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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So true. What an inspiring encounter.
ReplyDeleteThat's very true. Doctor's are only human and can sometimes make mistakes. Thank you for reminding me that I serve a God who is greater than the doctors!
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