Lights, Camera, Action

So!

We're famous. Yes, you heard me. Famous... ;)

Well... at least with all those people who have nothing to do on a Saturday morning but watch TV!

Darryl and I were asked to go onto a parenting show (as part of the magazine that I write for) to talk about life as parents of a child with special needs.

I was excited to advocate for Down syndrome, and after some convincing, Darryl agreed that we could do the show - and 'do it' we did!

I don't remember exactly what we said, but I know it came from the heart and was positive. I do remember them asking if we'd have more children to which we answered "already done and 12 weeks old!" and then they asked if we were scared that our second child would have Down syndrome... Our answer was instant - "we weren't scared because if it happenend again, we'd be completely cool with it." We explained how Malakai was amazing and wonderful and light of our lives.

Maybe one person out there watching has a decision to make, and maybe we've opened the door ever so slightly - the door to acceptance and giving a little one a chance at life. At the very least, I hope we've shed a more positive light on Down syndrome - never a waste of time!!

Oh yes - and if I don't look quite like myself... you know... it's because the make-up lady lost the plot with the eyeshadow and the lipstick (two things I never wear...), but they assured me I'd look 'normal' on screen. *hold thumbs*

Oh yes, so be on the lookout for Mamas 'n Papas (the show) on SABC 3 at 11:30am on Saturday morning (8 April).