A few years ago Ryan put these colorful magnetic tubes in each of our bedroom floors. We all thought at different times that he had just left toys lying around the house (which is usually the way things go around here!) But this time, EVERY time we picked them up and put them back in his room. they magically showed back up in our bedroom floors (over and over and over again.) :o)
This past summer I was having a conversation with Ryan as we were folding laundry. Ryan's conversations are not really conversations more like I ask a question and get yes no answers or one or two word answers. Oh how I have wished and prayed for his speech and ability to tell me things to become clear, understandable and easy for him!
I know all in the Lords time! :)
Anyway, we were folding something red, when he said "Red like Mom." Something clicked, as if I was just given a clue to something I hadn't understood or better yet, given an incredible gift to understand something my son wanted to share with me.
We had been looking at these magnetic tubes lying in each of our floors for so long, and not understanding why or what they were for. So in wonderment I asked him what color is Dad? and he told me "Dad, green" and Abby? (his sister) "Abby yellow" so I asked what color are you Ryan? He told me he was blue. (Suddenly, I think I understood! All of the family colors connected, We are all together in each of our bedrooms! WOW! )
This became amazing to me, and as the summer went on he pointed out others that hold special places in his heart and the colors he seems them as. His sisters best friend, who has been apart of his life since he could remember, she is purple. His friend from school who is a typical peer (and is an amazing friend to Ry) he is orange.
I mentioned this to a friend who's daughter also has Down Syndrome and she said that her daughter does the same thing with colors! So now I am wondering if any of you have this same story!? Does your child/children see your true colors?
Can't wait to hear from you!
It's More Ups Than Downs
"It's More Ups than Downs," is a book of inspirational stories from families who have a child or loved one who also happens to have Down Syndrome. These families share the fears they had originally, but most importantly they share how those fears were put to rest and they see the blessings they have been given. This book came together out of the author's desire to reach those entering this journey and those giving the diagnosis to new parents to remember, these children are special in their abilities.
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