World Down Syndrome Day is March 21st
IDSC is uniting with bloggers and parents all over the world to celebrate
“Who I Am”
– an awareness campaign to help people understand that ALL of life is precious!
Don’t forget to come back this Thursday, the 21st, to view the exciting video but for today-
Here’s Bethany!
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Bethany Anne Barclay
July 23, 2000
I am
a Child of God
I am
a… daughter
I am
a …. sister
my bros- they’re mine- all mine
I am
loved by my Family & I love them!
this is only part of my Family- there’s lots more!
I am
a Dazzler
Finley, Amy, & Bethany- Competition Day
I am
a Princess
I am
a Learner & Hard Worker
I am
a LOVER of BABIES
I am….
fun..
adventurous…
and cool!
I am
a CELEBRATOR OF LIFE
I am
God’s Girl shining the truth that ALL life is Precious!
oh- and I almost forgot-
down syndrome doesn’t define WHO I am-
but it does give me gorgeous Almond Eyes!
Surprising Treasure: Who are you???? Don’t let LIFE define you- Let God define your life! John 10:10- I have come to give LIFE and give it MORE ABUNDANTLY!
Love!! Pure and simple.
thank Susan- God is so incredible to take the “child-like” and illuminate what unconditional love is! thanks so much for commenting – hugs
She is so amazing and beautiful. I loved this
Thank you Amy- all of our children are wonderful- but when we have one who is “threatened” or “fragile”- “bullied” or “misunderstood”- our mother heart SEES the inherent treasure in each hugsone of them! I love you Amy-
Coolest of all- “I am Bethie Boo’s daddy!”
🙂 She is so blessed- as are allllll of our children- You’re a great Daddy! 🙂
Such an amazing tribute to Beth! I just love, love that first picture at the top. She really looks like an angel. I can hardly wait to see all that God has for her to do. Also I am at a loss for words right now ,3
Thanks so much Charlene- love you and appreciate your prayers and support – hugs to you!
This is just so beautiful. She is beautiful. Her story is beautiful. What a blessing.
Thank you Angela- I’m loving getting to know you and your family- Every story God writes is beautiful- eh? hugs and blessings dear sister!
Tears in my eyes. What a beautiful gift from God! My heart is full tonight.
thank you so much Matt! we are blessed- hugs and prayers for you and your whole family as you shine Emily’s light!
Beautiful angel sent by God to bless us all. How precious
Thank you Earleen- she loves her GeeGee <3
Oh, to have a loving and giving spirit like Bethany! Cindy, you and Bethany are my role models, shining bright with His love! Hugs and love to you both!
That’s so humbling Rita- you shine with His love too! Thank you so much for your love and support- hugs and blessing to you!
What a gift from Heaven’s arms to yours! And, I love the idea of demonstrating through photos the components of a child’s identity. Every primary Sunday school teacher could begin by taking a picture of the child standing next to a painting of the Good Shepherd. And, in the words of my dad, in his final year of life, when my sister asked him, ‘Dad, do you know who you are?’ He replied, “I am Jesus’ little lamb!” 🙂 Thank you for this precious and valuable post, Cindy. I love you all to pieces.
What a wonderful idea Edy! Every child should grow up knowing where their first and primary identity comes from- maybe life would be less confusing if that truth was anchored in our souls eh?
Absolutely lovely. Lovely. Lovely.
thank you from the bottom of my heart Julie- hugs and more hugs