A letter to my son with Down syndrome

A letter to my son.
       One day you might wonder why you are a little different, and when that day comes I have written you this.
      When this earth was created long ago, God knew all the people he made would forget with time what heaven felt like. That we would  need a reminder occasionally, so we would be our best selves, and be able to return to heaven. He thought of all the possibilities. How could he remind everyone on earth, what their beautiful life was like up above? After pondering and counseling with his son, they formulated a plan. They decided to make boys and girls like you. They needed special people, that warmed everyone's heart. that could be the nearest thing to an Angel on earth. Son you are so pure, you are truly the closest thing to heaven mommy will ever know.

      I might have decided to finally read you this letter because you, yourself, want to know why you are different; or perhaps someone was mean to you, and you wanted to know why. My son, not everyone will understand you, maybe they are scared, or uncertain what it means to have Down syndrome, there are many misconceptions. It is our job to educate them with love. This may seem like a big job, for a little guy. But you were "fearfully and beautifully made" just for this.  You may notice people avoid you, and look away. Please don't be scared to say hello to these people in particular. They may not know it, but that hello might be the exact reminder they needed, that I mentioned earlier. There might be people that hurt your feelings, It is okay to feel sad. But I have complete faith you will do the Christ like things and show them unconditional love. I know you will extend to them forgiveness. Please know their unkindness is out of ignorance. The best we can do for these people is be open. They may have never met someone with Down syndrome. You may look different, and sound different than what they are used to. But you can let them know that different doesn't equal scary. Be brave little one, be open to others, let them feel that infectious spirit that everyone is drawn to. Tell them to ask questions. Be patient.
     Mommy is so happy to be able to have you as her son, and more proud than you could ever imagine. I wouldn't change a single chromosome In that perfect little body. I can't imagine how I ever got so lucky to have a daily reminder of heaven, but I promise to try my very best to live up to the standards to make it back to heaven. Just to be with you.