About Adele

Adele

We found out about Adele’s diagnosis when we were fifteen weeks pregnant. It was a difficult time for us with emotions running on high. Our minds raced. Our doubts took over. Our hopes of having the perfect child; shattered right before our eyes. We thought that the perfect chid would be one without Down syndrome. How could we raise a child who has special needs? Our thoughts were so clouded by statistics, it was overwhelming and disheartening. We were facing the unknown. Emotion had taken over logic, we needed to grieve.

We went for our eighteen week ultrasound and saw this perfect little miracle, flailing her arms and legs and bouncing all around. She was ours. She was our baby. She wasn’t Down syndrome. We fell madly in love with this little being whom we had not even met.

Today, we have a beautiful baby girl. We see this little being, a human life that is capable of so much. There are no limits for Adele; there are hopes and dreams, support, love and encouragement from the world around her.

When I look into Adele’s eyes, I see strength, courage and love. I see right into her soul. I see this beautiful angel who has impacted many lives in such a short period of time. I see that she has changed so many views and she has done this, not only in our home town, but all across the world. She has brought so many special people into our lives and I love her for doing this, as it has made me a better person. She has made me a better person. My child has taught me the value of diversity. She has taught me that by having an extra chromosome; it has made her one extra special little girl. She has taught others that love is unconditional. Adele has encouraged others to find out more about Down syndrome and has shown so many just how resilient and beautiful she truly is....so beautiful.

I am your mommy Adele. I will always look after you. I will always love you. I will always be your advocate. I will always hug you when you need a hug. I will always lead you in the right direction. I will always show others that you came into this world for a reason. You were given to us for a reason. You have this diagnosis for a reason. You are a miracle.