Michelle L, age 1
Photograph by Michele Hutchinson (2022)
Michelle—or Michi–is intelligent, loving, and curious. Her family says she is already showing she will be a leader. Michi makes sure those around her understand her and accomplishes what she sets out to do, even though she doesn’t verbally speak.
Being diagnosed with Down syndrome hasn’t stopped Michi from teaching her family to value the simplest and smallest things and to see life with gratitude and hope. Her family is happy to be a part of LOOK! because they feel it is a wonderful opportunity to show the world the beauty of all children and the gift that we have as families to enjoy and learn from them.
“Michelle lights up our lives with her joy–her smile every day is beautiful” says her mom, Mara. “We cannot resist giving this adorable little girl hugs and kisses!” Michi’s family is dedicated to making sure she reaches her full potential. They are inspired because she works hard every day to learn more. They know Michi is destined to do wonderful things!
Michelle – o Michi- es inteligente, amorosa y curiosa. Su familia dice que ella ya está demostrando que será una líder. Michi hace que todos a su alrededor la entiendan y es capaz de lograr lo que ella quiere hacer, aunque aún no se expresa verbalmente.
Recibir el diagnostico de Síndrome de Down no ha detenido a Michi de enseñar a su familia el valor de las cosas pequeñas y simples, y a ver la vida con gratitud y esperanza. ¡Su familia es muy feliz siendo parte del evento Look! porque ellos sienten que es una oportunidad maravillosa para mostrar al mundo la belleza de los niños y el regalo que nosotros tenemos como su familia para disfrutarlos y aprender de ellos.
“Michelle ilumina nuestras vidas con su alegría – su sonrisa todos los días es hermosa” dice su mamita, Mara. “Nosotros no podemos resistir darle besos y abrazos a nuestra hermosa pequeñita”. La familia de Michi está dedicada a asegurarse que ella alcanza su máximo potencial. Ellos están inspirados porque ella trabaja duro todos los días para aprender más. ¡Ellos saben que Michi está destinada para hacer cosas maravillosas!
Family Connection of South Carolina provides services and resources to families who have a child with a disability or specialized healthcare need. Since 1990 we have served more than 100,000 families and today our services are needed more than ever. We focus on parent-to-parent support, guidance with navigating the complex healthcare system, and assistance with school meetings and special education plans.