Zinnia (5)
Girl, Born May 21, 2008
Zinnia is darling. She is officially diagnosed with hydrocephaly and a detached retina. She is growing OK, but is severely delayed, not really mobile (because she can't see, maybe!). The director does not think she has any potential, but I so hope a loving family will save her and give her the opportunities she so deserves!
I have $60 in my grant fund towards the cost of my adoption!
Ok, I have to admit, I am partial and often seek to find children with Down syndrome. I have two beautiful/typical children that God gave to us, but now that we have adopted, Down syndrome is what I seek to find. No, I am not saying they are better then any child. What I am saying is that a child with Down syndrome just seems to fit for me. I often find myself looking in crowds , when we enter Nationwide Children's Hospital, or just simple everyday life-looking for a person with Down syndrome. There is this kind of connection families of people that have Down syndrome have in common. I also admit that when I visit Reece's Rainbow, the majority of the time, I only look at the children with Ds. It's not that I don't feel as bad for any child on the site, it's just who I am. For some reason, the other day, I did look at the other angels girls page. I found Zinnia. I asked Andrea if she has Ds. She always thought she did too, but the facilitator and the records do not state she has Down syndrome. Well, I truthfully in my heart, feel that she does. My heart aches for this little angel. She deserves a family. I hate seeing the words "severely delayed." Seriously, if you were confined to a crib all day and had no stimulation, how would you be? Zinnia also has a detached retina. Poor baby girl. She just needs a family, love, extra tlc and the correct medical care. God bless you Princess Zinnia!!
