Scary questions

We found out recently that our child might have down-syndrome. This is a disease where a child receives an extra chromosome, it also happens to be a very apparent handicap. I went through a number of emotions when my wife first told me this might be possible (albeit 1 in 150 chance). At first I was resolute that it just wouldnt happen, I had faith and would believe God for it. Then I became a little bit sad at the prospect that my child might not become the person I imagined I would have. I have come to the point in the process where i have asked myself, "why do I deserve to have a 'normal' child." If you think of those people out there whose children are afflicted with cancer or who have addictions or who are born with burdens likely much bigger than my child will face, I have to ask myself if its fair that my son or daughter should live a life of complete liberty. Its easy in our little bubble to believe that our life should be text book story book. I'd be lying if I said I didnt want this, I do. But I dont deserve this life. No one is obliged to give it to me. I have faced the trials and tests in my life and they have made me who I am. I have to believe that if my child is faced with the daunting task of down-syndrome, then he or she will have to get up every day and make choices. A choice to follow God, a choice to be thankful, a choice to find beautiful things in this world-the same as me (the consequence of this choice will be much different however). It is easy to think that the more our lives resemble that perfect image of family the better people we are, but the truth is good people have handicapped children and good children can be born with handicaps. To summarize, with a heavy heart full of worship to God I ask for my child to be as free as it can to live life fully, but no matter what the case I welcome and open my heart to what the Lord God will give me because I have found that the more I look the more treasures I find in the simplest places.

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Welcome to our Blog. This is an opportunity for all of those who would like to take a peek into the lives of two reclusive people and their dog. Did I Vogt for this is a reflection on the challenges, blessings, encouragement and discouragement that comes with living the life of Doris and Tyler Vogt- both as individuals and as a family.