I Dreamed...

I dreamed she'd be born beautiful and healthy.
She was.

I dreamed she'd tell me that she loves me.
She tells me every day.

I dreamed she'd be bright and funny.
She is - her humor is wonderful.

I dreamed she'd jump a rope, catch a ball and tease her little brother.
She does and her brother loves it.

I dreamed she'd have big birthday parties, with friends and cake and presents.
She's had fourteen.

I dreamed she'd one day get on a bus and go to school.
She did it yesterday - my heart full of love and my eyes full of tears.

I dreamed she'd make us proud.
She has and she's inspired us.

Katie has Down Syndrome.

I never dreamed that.

- adapted from a poem by Amy W. Opalk