Well that was certainly rude of her. It's really none of her business if you have kids. We don't get to "place an order" for a perfectly healthy child, but we can & do have perfect love for that child, regardless of any problems. Life is about making the lives of those we care about better, not perfect.
Everyone has a purpose here. Children with disabilities inspire love, compassion, hope, and admiration among those who know them. (family, friends, doctors, teachers, neighbors) Yes, there are challenges, but that's just part of being a parent, period.
I want to tell you about my friend, Brian. My dear friend Brian has Down Syndrome. He is one of the most genuine people I know, and I am so grateful for his friendship. He is sure to get us all smiling with his enthusiasm and determination, his wonderful sense of humor, and thoughtfulness.When he was born, his mother was told she should put him away in a home for the severely disabled. She refused and educated him herself. He can read & write. He's almost 40 years old. She is gone now, and he has lived for many years in a group home. Knowing him changed my views about what having a "disability" means. It means having "different abilities".
I wish you & your husband the best, don't pay no mind to what other people say.
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