Two close friends were overjoyed a month ago to be their first child. I watched them plan, heard about all the preparations, the diet (we had to forgo our weekly sushi nights), the new habits that would be important the day their baby arrived. They knew a little girl was on the way, they had no idea how special she would really be.
A little girl they were expecting, a little girl with Down Syndrome they were not. It really isn't in me how to relate to that, with no children myself I can only imagine what they must have felt. Fear, uncertainty, perhaps even a little anger? I would have given them all of these emotions for months but what has happened is the amazing part...without dwelling on the challenges that they were facing these two rallied together around their little girl.They grabbed onto the understanding that they were uniquely chosen for her and her for them. Their perspective changed in what seemed like an instant. They were calm, resolved and determined to do the best job they could. They had a real peace, the kind that only comes from God.
That peace translated into a love that shines like high beam headlights pouring out them both. They are talking to God in new ways, they are focused on nothing else but loving their little girl and ensuring that they know how to take care of her and all of her needs. Mostly they are loving each other and anyone in their path right now....its plain to see, you can't help but smile when you talk to them, see them or really think of them.
It occurred to me that I don't get to witness a lot of miracles. It's not everyday the water turns to wine and blind men are healed in front of you, etc...but somehow seeing this story unfold, the transformation from concern to care, from challenge to perspective, from adversity to love...was truly amazing. I feel like I am forever a part of all three of their lives simply for having witnessed it.
To my friends....keep loving, you know you were uniquely chosen!
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