Bloom

Finding Beauty in the Unexpected--A Memoir

By: Kelle Hampton

Narrated by: Kelle Hampton

There is us. Our Family. We will hold our precious gift and know that we are lucky . . .

From the outside looking in, Kelle Hampton had the perfect life: a beautiful two-year-old daughter, a loving husband, and a thriving photography career. When she learned she was pregnant with their second child, they were ecstatic. But when their new daughter was placed in her arms in the delivery room, Kelle knew instantly that something was wrong. Nella looked different than her sister, Lainey, had at birth. As her friends and family celebrated, a terrified Kelle was certain that Nella had Down syndrome—a fear her pediatrician soon confirmed. Yet gradually Kelle embraced the realization that she had been chosen to experience an extraordinary and special gift.

With lyrical prose and gorgeous photography, Bloom takes readers on a wondrous journey through Nella's first year of life—a gripping, hilarious, and intensely poignant trip of transformation in which a mother learns that perfection comes in all different shapes.

Beautiful Story

This is a beautiful story of transforming grief and sadness into joy and hope, through the support of an amazing family and true friendship. So inspiring when going thru any trial, Kelle tells of her journey beautifully.

Wonderful and inspirational

This book was a wonderful story of grief, friendship, and unconditional love. I recommend this book for any mom, dad, relative, or individual who desires to understand what compassion and support look like. And while difficult to read as an expectant mother of a down syndrome child, Kelly and Nella's story is a great encouragement and story of hope.

Everyone needs to hear this!

This was easy to listen to and so well written and performed! Kelle’s raw description of her longing to become a mother and her feelings along the way tug at the heartstrings. It is easy to get into and is a beautiful story that showcases pain and love mixed with humor. This is one of the best books I’ve listened to!

The narrator talks too fast ,can hardly catch up

It's a beautiful inspiring book , specially to those parents who's going through the same situation ..

excellent

thank you for opening up with the truth ...and a great life that hit a few struggles