When Barbara Cone was 20 years old she gave birth to a wanted baby girl she named Annette. At first sight, Barbara saw there was something wrong, but nurses said she was “okay.”
Meanwhile, Docs in another room told Barbara’s husband that Annette was a Down Syndrome child and advised him to immediately send her to an institution and tell Barbara she had died! Hubby told them he wouldn’t lie.
That began a true love story as Barbara promised God she would take care of Annette at home and care for her as long as He kept her sweet baby alive. Hear now as Barbara shares the heartaches, the trials, and the love between them that endured with no help from Barbara’s husband.
Because God doesn’t make mistakes, Barbara and Annette survived for 60 years. Together, they created “Parent to Parent,” a now international support group to assist parents of children with born will challenges.
This incredible story of their faith in God and how He used both of them to bless all who encountered them will truly bless you, too!
Update: Sweet Annette went home to her Lord on December 21, 2020!