Road Map To Holland

A Beautiful book Written by~Jennifer Graf Groneberg
LINK TO BOOK HERE



I treated myself to something. Something I have been missing. The past few days I have been reading. I haven't been buying myself books or spending the time I used to reading, since I had children. I have done alot of reading in the past four years but most of it was done through networking online and educating myself about the best ways to raise a child with Down Syndrome. I could say it hasn't been pleasure reading but that isn't true either. Nothing brings me more pleasure than learning ways to help Tristan fulfill his dreams and aspirations and keeping him healthy is a huge must in order for him to reach his highest potential. I have learned over the past four years that the best way for me to learn is from other people that have or are living through some of the same similar situations. I recently purchased four books. Yes four lovely wonderful books. This was a huge treat for me being a single parent I have to be thrifty If my plans to remain a stay home mom until kindergarten are going to work out. I chose "Road Map to Holland" for my first book. Why this book first? Well the name of the book in itself had me favoring it even before I opened the box. It reminded me of my favorite poem "Welcome to Holland by`Emily Perl Kingsley" Also this book is written by a blog friend of mine who also has a child with Down Syndrome. I read the entire book in 48 hrs. I couldn't put it down. I cried and celebrated and it was so refreshing to read about someone Else's experiences but it was so familiar. Almost like we were kindred souls and old friends. I hardly know Jennifer, I stop by her blog to read about her family once in a while. I have to say she is exceptionally talented at expresses things in writing. I was able to relate to most of the feelings Jennifer experienced in those 2 first years. The 2 years following those five teeny tiny little words that changed my life forever. "Your Son has Down Syndrome" The first two years that I would learn how to stand up to Health Care Professionals that have forgotten that the patients even the ones with Down Syndrome are humans first. Having to say Farewell to treasured friendships because they "can't handle us" Right Down to tearing up photos because they revealed a side of Tristan that I didn't want others to see in case they may judge him by his differences. I Loved this book it brought back some of the bitter sweet and sometimes painful memories and I really loved knowing that I am not alone on this Journey in Holland. Jennifer is a beautiful writer and I highly recommend this book to everyone.