Dear Makayla,
You are by far the best big sister Connor could ever have. I
can’t even put into words how amazing you are with him and I know you always
will be. When we first learned that Connor had Down syndrome, I remember
feeling so sad for you, the big sister, because you were not going to
experience all the “normal” sibling things we had hoped and dreamed for you.
Your life was going to be so different than we imagined and that made me really
sad. I could not have been more wrong and you starting showing me that the
moment Connor came home from the hospital. You have loved Connor unconditionally from day
1. You were only 2 years old, but already you were teaching me that everything
was going to be ok and that it didn’t matter that it was going to take Connor longer
to learn things because you were going to be right there for him cheering him
along and being his number one teacher.
I used to feel sad that you had to sit through countless early
intervention therapy sessions every week, but you never minded. You loved every
minute of it and loved playing and teaching Connor along the way. You have always
been and always will be Connor’s best teacher. He listens to everything you say
and learns from everything you do. You are his idol and he wants to be just
like his big sister, “K”. Connor worked for a very long time learning to walk
and you were with him every step of the way encouraging him to stand up and to
chase after you. You have learned sign language with him and definitely know
way more signs that I do. You have always known what Connor is trying to tell
us. When Connor was potty training, you
sat in the bathroom singing him songs over and over again. I don’t know anyone
else who has that kind of patience. You come to every one of Connor's soccer games to encourage him, cheer him on and walk him back onto the field when he runs away! You are the most patient, compassionate,
and loving 7 year old I have ever met and I am so thankful that you are Connor’s
big sister. He is so lucky to have you. We are all so lucky that you are part of our
family. You are going to do amazing
things in this world and I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.
Love,
Mom
Love,
Mom
First picture of Makayla holding Connor
Such Love
Mickey Mouse and Bumblebee Fairy
Down Syndrome Awareness 3:21
Big smiles
Ready for a rainy day
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