I am the mother to my beautiful son, Theos. When I was pregnant and fi rst heard that my child might be born with Down syndrome I became numb. It was not until I held my precious child in my arms that I became alive again, and with such feelings of joy, happiness, and love. Now, I just cannot help myself but want to share the love and beauty he gives me everyday with as many people as I can. He is a gift to me and a gift to this world. As are all children, no matter how many chromosomes they may have.