Alba’s biological parents abandoned her at birth because of her health. And now, she defies all prejudices about children with Down syndrome with Luca, her new father, who accompanies her everywhere.
Immediately after she was born, while waiting to be adopted from an orphanage, the girl had already been rejected by about 20 families. All signs indicate that the life of a girl with Down syndrome will not be easy.
Some time ago, in Naples, Italy, a young man was facing one of the most difficult periods of his life. Although they both had difficult obstacles to overcome, the two were completely different, but an important aspect made their paths intersect a few months later.
Luca Trapanese was 14 years old when Diego, his best friend, died of cancer. Being with him throughout his illness, was a major change in his outlook on life: ”
“His death left me with a deep understanding of how to live with an illness, so I started volunteering at a church in Naples, helping people with disabilities,” he writes in his book “Born for You.”.
After making a lot of friends and having a lot of wonderful experiences, Luke decided that he could become a priest to go on the path he thought he would fulfill as a man, that of helping those with which fate was not very generous. He later gave up the idea but set up an organization that supports, integrates, and guides people with disabilities.
In his book, he talks about the idea of adopting a child with disabilities. At first, she was told that the only way to have a child was to adopt one that no one would want. He immediately accepted this condition because “he had the tools to solve any problem a child might have,” he says in his book.
In July 2017, Luca finally managed to find his much-desired daughter, and, holding her in his arms, he knew immediately that they would be inseparable. The child in question was Alba, an 18-month-old girl with blue eyes and blond hair. After about 20 failed attempts to find a family, she was finally able to be appreciated and loved.
Since then, Luca and his daughter with Down syndrome have been inseparable. They enjoy life to the fullest, and Luke continues to help those afflicted by fate. His Instagram account (@trapaluca) is full of adorable photos of his father and adopted daughter.
May this lovely little girl receive many blessings in her life. With a father like Luca, Alba will surely have a wonderful future!
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