When I wrote goal 2, I wrote it with this book in mind. I've been wanting to read Bloom for a long time. (Watch the trailer and you will want your own copy!) Bloom is a memoir written by blogger, Kelle Hampton following her daughter's unexpected diagnosis of Down Syndrome. If you don't know me, then you should know that I am a caseworker for people who have intellectual disabilities; including Down Syndrome. If you don't know, you should know that the best people in the world have Down Syndrome. No joke. The best hearts, the sweetest souls, the kindest smiles... they're there. Having a child with a disability is full of uncertainty though. Will they ever live independently? Are their health concerns that we'll face down the road (people with Down Syndrome are more likely to have heart defects, thyroid issues, or be diagnosed with Leukemia)? Will they have friends and fit in?
In Bloom, Kelle doesn't just accept Nella's diagnosis, their family grows and blooms proving that there is "beauty in the unexpected." Definitely worth the read!
