The Emiliano Series 5/10: Marina, Grandmother

(THE EMILIANO SERIES 5/10: Marina, Grandmother)

I was with my daughter when she received the initial news that “Emi” could be born with Down syndrome. I cried at the time with my daughter, but then I told her that God knew why he did things. 

Later, I asked her again how the other studies had gone, and she told me, “Don’t worry mom, Emi is fine.” 

So, throughout her pregnancy I lived believing that Emi did not have Down syndrome. When he was born, Martha sent me a message saying that Emi was a beautiful boy and that he had been born with Down syndrome. At that moment, I cried and realized that she had hidden from me that Emi would be born with Down syndrome, perhaps not to make me feel sad. 

Later, I only prayed that Emi would be with us at home since he was born with a breathing problem at birth. For me the month that my daughter and Emi were in the hospital was the longest month of my life. 

When I found out Emi was coming home, I thanked God and our Virgin de Guadalupe. Emi is my first grandson, and he is everything in my life. He has taught me how beautiful life is and every month of Emi’s life we celebrate it like a victory for him and for us. 

The most beautiful memory I have is of his first birthday, when he surprised all of us and bit his cake. Every day I learn new things with him and every morning there’s no telling what new surprise he has in store for us. 

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.

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