Many of you know how much I love Kelle Hampton's blog. She's just a great writer, very honest but very positive at the same time. And she incorporates her beautiful photos into her blog so perfectly. When I finally got the chance to pick up her book, Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected, I was thrilled. I read it in less than a week probably. It was very funny and moving; very similar to her blog!
I was afraid I wouldn't be able to go since the signing was on Tuesday and I am now working 2 10 hour days at the hospital during the week (I'm not sure I've mentioned my job switch on the blog yet...) I work until 7 which is when the Q&A session was supposed to start, and I often can't finish all my notes exactly on time to leave at 7. Well, my last patient had cancelled, and Justin convinced me that I should go.
I'm so glad I did. I was running late obviously, but I caught the end of the Q&A. It was nice to hear her talk about her experiences having a child with Down Syndrome, not just reading it. Towards the end of the Q&A, a lady came up next to me and asked me how old Nella was (that is Kelle's daughter with Down Syndrome.) I told her 2 years and 4 months and the only reason I knew was because my daughter shares a birthday with her. Then she said to me, "You mean you have a daughter with Down Syndrome who was born on the same day?" I said, "Well no she doesn't have DS, and she was born the same day but a year later." Then she said, "Oh! I just assumed everyone here had a child with Down's Syndrome. I guess I was wrong." It kinda seemed silly to me that she thought everyone would have a connection with Down Syndrome, but I guess it's not that silly. But I think so many people love Kelle and her family and her blog because she makes it not JUST about Down Syndrome. It's about all different struggles (and joys) of parenting. I think I felt connected at first because I was going through the PPD at the time.
After the Q&A, I got in line to get my book signed. I waited probably about 45 minutes or so, but that was ok. I chatted with some ladies around me and got to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity. I love Kelle, I kind of want to be her. :)
Feeling very pregnant and gross after 10 hours of work, but oh well! |
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