It's hard to believe,
A whole year has passed
Since that awful call came,
Confirming it at last.
She said "I know this is not
What you were hoping to hear,
But Nick has Down Syndrome"
This was my worst fear.
I had prayed for so long
Begging God to make them wrong
Yet, the diagnosis was unchanged
Life would never be the same.
This was not what I had prayed for
This was not the baby I expected.
My heart was completely broken
And would be forever, I suspected.
I thought the good times were gone forever
I knew that things would never be better
Family rallied around us, holding us tight
Still my tears flowed freely, day and night.
Then one day he put his arms out to me
And I realized - "This is my precious baby.
I will fill him with love and make him strong
The family will work to guide him along."
That day was the first step
On my way to recover
I now know how blessed I am
That God made me his mother.
Some time has passed since that awful day
Much of the sadness has long gone away
Now I thank God daily for my beautiful son
I know I am lucky to be called his mom.