The Koehn Family: BOO at the Zoo 10.19.13

BOO at the Zoo

10.19.13

Having a child with Down Syndrome definitely brings a lot of difficulties that most people do not face. I'd be lying if I said that I boldly state I get sick of everything that comes with Down Syndrome. There are weekly therapies, more doctor appointments, more medical problems, but what you don't know about having a child with Down Syndrome is the amazing people you will meet. I have written in this blog before how important my friends from Gigi's Playhouse mean to me but I will never be able to write exactly how much they mean to me. One of my biggest fears when I had Madylin was that I would be alone. No one would understand what I was going through or how to help me. Then I walked into Gigi's Playhouse and my whole world changed, for the better. All these moms that I have met at Gigi's have become so important in my life. I've only known them for a little over a year but it seems like we have been friends for life. We are all different but all share the fact that we love a our child with Down Syndrome. I can never tell you or them how thankful I am to have them in my life. I am never alone and someone always knows what I am going through. We have a close group of moms that we plan play dates and events for. Today some of us met at Brookfield Zoo to check out BOO at the Zoo. I always feel happier when I can be around these families! :) Madylin has more friends than I would have even imagined and she gave me these new friends too.