Choosing God While Going Down: A Mother's Journey from an Unexpected Diagnosis to Unspeakable Joy

The anticipation of a first baby brings new hope and an overwhelming sense of joy. Knowing that a little one was growing inside felt like a miracle to Linda, an answer to the prayers she and her husband had been faithfully lifting up to God. She had dreamt all her life of becoming a mother.

However, when the moment finally came to meet their baby, that joy was met with an unexpected diagnosis: Down syndrome. Why would God allow this to happen? Where was He in their darkest hour? In moments of pain when God's presence felt distant, He met them in their deepest need. Through every tear, He brought comfort and reminded them of His sovereignty and unfailing love.

When life doesn't unfold as you prayed it would, will you still choose to trust God and discover the hope He quietly unfolds in the midst of the unexpected?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Word Alive Press
Published: 05/15/2026
ISBN: 9781486628377
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d