Quotes From My Emily by Matt Patterson

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This book tells the story of a hurting family, an amazing little girl and a mysteriously faithful God.

Emily wasn’t born perfect – so one might think.

She was born with Down Syndrome and many would jump to the conclusion that she would have very little hope for a life with any significance. Two years later came the diagnosis of leukemia. What little hope remaining turned to no hope whatsoever – or so one might think.

The life of this little girl, with all its perceived imperfections, had great meaning. Her loving nature and courage touched the hearts of everyone she met. She also taught them how to value their own lives – even with their many “imperfections.”

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About the author:

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Matt Patterson is an award-winning writer, editor and communications professional. His two-plus decades of experience include public and media relations, as well as print and broadcast journalism. He volunteers his time to helping organizations and charities dedicated to assisting families with children who have special needs or those battling pediatric cancers. Matt resides in Arizona with his wife, Bonnie, and two daughters, Lauren and Kimberly.

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Quotes From My Emily

“It’s a boy!” I belted out.

The nurse quickly advised me, “Uh, Mr. Patterson – that’s the umbilical cord. You have a baby girl.”

My quick (and embarrassed) response to them was, “Um, I knew that. Yeah, I knew that.”
After taking a very deep breath, our physician told us that Emily was born with Down syndrome – a genetic, chromosomal disorder. To be honest, I didn’t even know what Down syndrome was.

We were numb.

I couldn’t breathe. I truly couldn’t breathe.
First, to be a child born with special needs and then to be diagnosed with leukemia, enduring a treatment that brings many grown men to their knees.

Fair? Not hardly.

Call me selfish. Call me a father.
Emily’s life, with all its imperfections, had great meaning. Because of how many people she touched, I realize we are far more than what we can accomplish. We are the very thumbprint of God. Opposed to mourning Emily’s passing, I now choose to celebrate her life and the many lessons learned.
Our lives, as short as they may be, are a test. And one of the biggest tests we can endure is how we respond to those moments when we don’t feel the presence of God in our lives. I believe deeply that one of God’s greatest gifts is to teach us there is a purpose behind every single one of our trials or problems.