A few months ago, I was blessed with meeting families from all over the island who also have a young child with DS. We are planning on getting together every 1-2 mths, and we just happen to be getting together this coming Monday. I will cherish these playdates, as I have yet to meet any moms on my side of the island that I can relate to in this unique way. This is another reason why I feel so fortunate to have found other moms (and dads) who are inspired to blog, I can't even begin to explain how much support I have found within the blog world. If I was speaking to a parent who had just been given a diagnosis of DS, one of the most important things I would tell them is to "check out the blogs!". These kids are remarkable, go look and see for yourself!
The picture above is from our first get together. It was taken at the end of our picnic, the kids are exhausted from all the fun. In the group picture, Sylas looks like he is nursing through my dress, poor guy.
We love finding families near us too! That is great you plan get together like that every few months! Can't wait to see the new pictures!
ReplyDeleteHi! Sylas is ADORABLE!! I love his big eyes and that crazy hair!! Yes, it would be so awesome if we could meet someday! I am so glad to find your blog!! I will be following! I can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful fo you. We have recently found a couple of little kiddos near us as well and it makes such a difference. Although I actually feel closer to my blogging family. I think it is because we share more thoughts and feeling than you do with someone you are just meeting with once in a while. I can't wait to see your new group picture. Make a point of getting it at the beginning of your gathering!! When you say your side of the island, how far does that mean from the others? And lastly, could you ask for a more beautiful setting to hang out in????
ReplyDeleteIsn't the blogging world support amazing - you can ask a random question and get answers from people who really know what you're talking about, or just read about what's going on in another family that is exactly where yours is at. And then to have the local interaction too - it's good to be part of 'the club' :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome you found a great group of people on the island to get together with. It looks like it is beautiful like always, you lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteI have gained much strength and inspiration from my blogging family. The play dates are such a great idea.
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