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Tyce & Kelly Jackson
Favorite Food:
Pasta
Favorite Movie:
Teen Beach
Then one day after her second heart surgery and a clear bill of health, it happened. I came to the realization that I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself and focus on creating a bond with Kennedy. I made it a point that she was going to be raised the same way my other girls were being raised.
At one point in time I met a mother who was in the same support group as myself and watched as her little boy, who was about 4 at the time, play and wrestle with his dad at the park. It was exactly what you would expect to see from any 4 year old boy.
If you are a new or expectant parent of a child with Down syndrome, I would highly suggest reaching out to a support group in your area but never compare your child to any other child.
I look back now and I would do it all over again in heart beat. Do I ever wish that my child was not born with Down syndrome? Sure, who wants their child to struggle through life and have so many health issues but I believe Kennedy was sent to us and that test was negative for a reason and that was to teach me and everyone that she comes in contact with a lesson.
We might not all get the same lesson but she has taught us all a little something. The one thing that I remind myself often, more so when she was younger and spent so much time at the hospital is " If you think you've got it bad somebody else has it worse."
Kennedy is a funny, strong willed, stubborn, loving kid that is all girl. We have worked hard to keep her up with her typical peers and we have never set any limitation on her,encouraging her to give everything a try.
Kennedy will do great things. She is already making her mark in our home town and the people and kids that know her love and accept her 100% and it does not get any better than that.
Name:
Kennedy Leigh Jackson
Age:
10 years old
From:
Redding, CA
Favorite person:
Sisters: Kendall & Kirstin
Best Friends: Lexi & Avery
Favorite Past time:
Dancing & Singing