Free PDF: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known When Our Daughter Was Diagnosed With Down Syndrome

photo of Amy Julia smiling and leaning her head against Penny's head, who is a young girl with Down syndrome. She sits on Amy Julia's lap.

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5 things I wish i'd known when our daughter was diagnosed with down syndrome

On December 30, 2005, our firstborn daughter came into the world. Two hours later, we learned that Penny had Down syndrome, the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21 in every cell of her body. I was filled with worry, grief, confusion. Now my grief has turned to gratitude and worry to wonder.

In this free download, I share 5 things I wish I had known when we received the diagnosis.

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This excellent and moving book about Penny as a wonderful gift should be read not just by parents of people with disabilities but by all of us who should discover the beauty of those who are different.
Jean VanierAuthor, founder L’Arche
It takes faith to turn an unmet expectation into something delightfully exceptional, and Amy Julia Becker learned to do just that when Penny was born. Poignant and powerful, the world needs more stories of inspiration like this one!
Joni Eareckson TadaJoni And Friends International Disability Center
Amy Julia Becker makes herself vulnerable to enlighten us, not just about Down syndrome, but about the intrinsic gifts of life. This book is a must-read, and not just for families and friends of children with Down syndrome.
Sara GrovesSinger and songwriter, International Justice Mission advocate
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