[annieokie]

Thank you for your post.

I am the grandmother of a Down's boy, and he is in no way handicapped, or disabled. He is now 4 years old and very bright, because we do not treat him as if he has a problem, we expect him to learn and to be the best he can be, just like any other child. He is the light of my life and "IF" I could I would not reverse the situation. I was belssed with a son who died at age 24 after 8 years and 8 brain tumor operations. He too was bright, and "IF" I could I would not bring him back, but our Lord blessed us with this little grandson to fill the void. When he was born I told his parents how bless they were to be chosen by our Lord to take care of HIS little soul, that HE gave them this boy because HE knew they could handle the job, they were hand picked.

I never look at people with disablilties as being a problem, only opportunities for me to learn from them and serve.

Downs Syndrome is not a disablity, we are blessed for their being alive.

[ventana]

You humble me, God bless you and thank you for your inspiring faith and for sharing it. V's wife.

[homeschool mama]

bump and hugs and total agreement!

[DreamWeaver]

I never look at people with disablilties as being a problem, only opportunities for me to learn from them and serve.

God has given you the gift of love and insight, God Bless You. Opportunities is exactly what these situations in life bring about ( I believe by divine intervention), to either bring out the best in us mere mortals or the worse.

[skr]

You're welcome. It sounds as though he has just the right grandma in his life. The family's attitude will greatly affect how a child views his life and what he can do with it, no matter his circumstances.

[oremus]

I used to drive by a bus stop on the way to work where developmentally disabled people used to wait for their bus ride each day - I guess to go to "school." Anyway, one thing that has stuck with me ever since is the picture of this guy, clearly with down's syndrome, standing there holding his lunch bag every morning with a HUGE, HAPPY GRIN on his face. Every single morning. Would kind of make me ashamed of how I mumble and grumble at the inconveniences of life. Those are the happiest and yes, kindest most loving people on earth. Perhaps we who are "healthy" and "whole" are the ones with the real disabilities. Seems his "quality of life" could be seen as much higher than most "normal" people who have it all. Thanks for the much needed reminder. Oh and another thing. Years back in Ireland, if a disabled child was born to a family, the family was seen as being tremendously blessed by God. But in our age of selfishness we have lost the true meaning of love and sacrifice for others. If you can't be bothered, just abort "it." Shame!