In her first
book “The Lucky Few”, Heather Avis takes us along on her journey through
infertility, adoption and the unexpected gift of having not one but two
children with designer chromosomes.
I consider
Heather a friend, although we have never met in real life. The Down syndrome
community is just awesome that way. So when I was given the opportunity to read
her new book before its release I was elated and honored. I expected a book
about Down syndrome, but what I read was so much more.
This book
takes us on the bumpy but beautiful road that ultimately leads Heather and her
husband Josh to the adoption of their seriously gorgeous children Macyn, Truly
and August.
I was
surprised to find in the first few chapters that this book really reads like a
work of fiction, in a “I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next” kind
of way. The way that God knit this family together is so crazy, but in a God
crazy kind of way, that makes it a page turner from the Introduction to the Acknowledgements.
This story
is not just about Down syndrome any more than it is just about the very real
struggle of infertility or the seriously risky business of adoption. It is
about a woman who, like me, knew she always wanted to be a mom, and a great big
God who she chose to trust, sometimes through tears and gritted teeth, every
step of the way.
Change the
names, add a few kids, take away the supportive and handsome husband and mix in
foster care and this is my story. But the amazing thing about this book? It will
become your story too. Because we all have those beauty from the ashes times in
our lives. Yes, they all look different, but the end result is the same. If we
choose to trust our God (who’s plans are often different than ours, but ALWAYS
better) then we can all find ourselves in some of the most beautiful and hard places,
where His light can truly shine. This is the place where He will be glorified
and we will be blessed in the most unimaginable ways.
“The Lucky Few” will be released on
March 21st, World Down syndrome Day. Please visit
theluckyfewbook.com to read Chapter 1 today! You can also pre-order the book
and get access to other fun goodies. Also, be sure to follow @macymakesmyday on
Instagram to meet the beautiful family whose journey created this amazing
story.
