This is episode 150 with my friend, Angie Childers.
Angie is a wife, mom to two girls and a boy, and a family physician.
Today, Angie shares her story of when a little over five years ago, she and her husband, Eddie heard the news they were going to be the parents of a baby boy with Down Syndrome. Angie shares the emotions that were whirling inside of her as she heard from her doctor who was also a friend and collegue.
You will hear Angie’s amazing positive attitude when she realized her mission would not be on the mission field in another country, but her mission would be to advocate for her son, Asher. You will hear how the body of Christ showed up for them in prayer and support. And, she shares the best practical advice to a mom who is walking a similar path…she says, “God doesn’t make mistakes, He just doesn’t!”
Okay, you may want to grab a tissue….Here is my conversation with my friend, Angie Childers.
SHOW NOTES:
Quotes from the episode:
“It’s more like you’re grieving the loss of the child you dreamed of.”
“We had never gone through something that we needed so much prayer for, but 100’s of people were praying for us.”
“It’s the biggest blessing I’ve ever had..he’s a joy.”
“If someone said, would you take the Down Syndrome away from him, I would say, ‘no.’
“In Rocktober, our kids are rocking their extra chromosome.”
“We’re fine, we’re thankful, and we are filled with joy.”
“It’s gonna be okay, it’s the biggest blessing you’ve ever had and you’re going to love it!
“We should overexpect instead of underexpect.”
Books mentioned in the episode:
Gifts: How Children with Down Syndrome Have Enriched Our Lives
Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World
Let’s Paint the Octopus Red
Practical Advice for moms with a child with special needs:
1) God doesn’t make mistakes, He jus doesn’t.
2) God is sovereign
3) You can do it, as much as you don’t think you can.
Scripture mentioned in the episode:
-1 Samuel 1:27
-Psalm 126:3
EAT READ LOVE
E: Popcorn on the Stove
R: Supporting Positive Behaviors in Kids with Down Syndrome
L: Crafting
Find Angie at the Painted Tree in Memphis (Booth # C19) and on her FB Group: Dr. Craftsy
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