I thought I have to be very careful with him, he probably couldn’t do the things I would want him to do but boyyy I was wrong. EMILIANO IS ONE OF THE CRAZIEST, LOVING, UNIQUE baby. I will always love him.

Emiliano always wakes up with a smile which brings the joy of living the moment with him. He is my sunshine. Ever since he came into my life, he has been the greatest joy and blessing for me. I only ask my God to give me life to continue seeing my grandson Emiliano. He is the sun of my life, the one who came to give joy to my life.  I love him with all my heart.

I’m glad to say those thoughts and my emotions have changed. While I still question why Emiliano was born with Down syndrome, I would not change him one bit. I love how much happiness his presence brings to my heart. I love his tight warm hugs and his face when it lights up with joy whenever he sees me. Most importantly, I admire his fearlessness.

At first, I was overwhelmed with feelings of ecstasy and bliss as I witnessed my first son being born. Then, in a blink of an eye, those feelings of ecstasy turned into feelings of anxiety and worry. “Emi” was having trouble breathing but he never gave up. He pushed through and eventually built up enough strength to be able to breathe and eat on his own. Little did I know this was just the start of the many great things he would do. 

Emiliano. Mi Guerrero. My warrior. He lights up any room. His smile is contagious and filled with so much joy, always. He has taught us all so much. He has taught me that he’s the boss. He’s taught me to smile more and worry less. He’s shown me a whole new world.