Monday, July 5, 2010

Buddies Forever

My 12 year old son is very protective and possessive, at times, of his 18 month old brother. And really, he should be.  My little guy has Down Syndrome and my 12 year old has everything in the world going for him.  Yet they are buddies already!  He takes care of him so well and loves him fiercely.  When Mattie was born and we were surprised with his extra chromosome, he didn't blink an eye.  He has a friend with an older brother with Down Syndrome so he knew what it was all about, and yet he was so glad to have Mattie. My husband and I know he is a special gift to our whole family, but maybe mostly to Christian.  He was the one that prayed for a "baby brother."  One night, he was at church alone with my husband.  Our pastor challenged them to ask God for something...anything.  Ron had the thought to ask Christian, who was then 10 years old, if there was something special he wanted to ask God for.  He quickly said a "baby brother."  My husband was a little taken back because at that point Christian had a 7 year old  younger brother and 3 younger sisters, but he said that didn't count.  So, they asked God together and we got Mattie :o) Even now, Christian says that he wants to take care of Mattie forever.  He'll probably have to fight for him though, especially with his younger sisters!

14 comments:

  1. This is so sweet, Rebecca! Put tears in my eyes, especially when I scrolled down and saw the last pic with Mattie's big smile. :)

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  2. those pictures are so precious! and it is so obvious to see christian's love for his baby brother. how special!

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  3. That last pic is a tear-jerker! :) I remember talking to my Ellie (10yo) about Ds when Eon was younger. I mentioned that he may need to live with one of us when he grows up. Without hesitation she responded, "I want him!" :) I think she's got some competition, too.

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  4. So sweet. What a wonderful post.

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  5. Beautiful post about your boys!!! Your pictures are gorgeous.

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  6. what a beautiful post and pictures..Mattie is lucky to have such a loving brother!

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  7. Love this! What a great big bro :) I found you on BlogFrog...I'll be back later to look around some more, hope that's okay :)

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  8. Absolutely beautiful.Pictures tell a thousand words.Your whole family is beautiful.Your children are so happy!Blessings Marla Grace

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  9. Precious Pic! Your Mattie is really the cutest little fella I've ever seen! And OBVIOUSLY LOVED!

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  10. This just ripped my heart out... and my tears... so, so amazing... our God...

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  11. I am in a quiet place of waiting. I am the mother of seven bios, one adopted and five miscarried babies. I thought I was going through menopause at 46 last year and found out that I was pregnant. My husband was absolutely devastated, in a way that devastated me! When I miscarried he made it clear that he does not want more children. I am now pregnant again, at the age of 47. I am scared about DS and this post greatly cheered me and made me cry with wonder. (My husband is amazing, he just does not want to be the father of a newborn at the age of 50!)

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    1. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I will pray for a healthy, succesful pregnancy. I would love to be pregnant at 47 : ) Your husband will rise to the occasion, I'm sure. And don't be fearful of DS. Now that I have had a DS child I know longer fear as I once did. They are so special and bring so much joy to your family. Hugs and blessings to you!

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