Connor Rondeau was born on St. Patrick's Day 2001 and lives with his mom and older brother in Pasadena, CA. He was clinically diagnosed by our cardiologist at 2 months, and officially diagnosed by the FISH test 3 months later.

Connor had open heart surgery in December of 2003 to repair his narrow aorta. He was a trooper and out of the hospital in 4 days!

Connor turned 6 years old this year and he is doing very well! He has been receiving speech and occupational therapy while he attends a blended inclusion Kinder class at a local elementary.

He loves his friends and he loves school. He will be staying in Kinder for the next year too, because of his delays -- but we are really OK with that. It's a K/1 class so he will still be with his friends in K, which is a good thing. His teachers are *amazing* they give me so much hope! He is a joy to be around and his teachers and friends adore him!

Recently, he's been telling me I am the best girl! (everywhere! no matter what we are doing) "your the best girl walking home with me!" or "your the best girl reading to me" or 'your the best girl watching TV!" no matter what it is. He is amazing, my hero and I adore him!

Like most parents of a child with Williams syndrome, I don't know what the future will hold for Connor, but we are going to do the very best we can for him.

Contact us anytime at rondata@gmail.com.