Accepting the Disabled in a World Obsessed with Physical Perfection

Archdiocese of Washington ^ | 06-15-16 | Msgr. Charles Pope

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I had two precious Down-Syndrome grandchildren. One born naturally to my son and daughter in law. The other adopted from the Ukraine.

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Monsignor Pope Ping!

[Travis T. OJustice]

That takes a very special, loving person to adopt, especially out of country and with a special circumstances. You’re obviously a good parent.

[Gay State Conservative]

Of course you "accept" the disabled.There are many people,worldwide,with various types (and degrees) of disability that they suffer through no fault of their own.

Of course there are frauds as well...in this country there are many,*many* frauds.

[Salvation]

No, I’m the grandparent.

[Salvation]

That should read:

I have two precious Down-Syndrome grandchildren.

[cloudmountain]

Life is SO short and we make this short life span so important. If we thought more of eternity we might have more peace of mind.
Down-Syndrome children are living longer and longer these days, I understand. Some even marry and have children. Since we don't hear any dreadful tales about their lives/children/etc., I assume that their children are decent citizens. Why wouldn't they be? [Rhetorical.]

[Travis T. OJustice]

Yes, and you raised great children to do such a thing. Sorry if my point wasn’t clear. They are clearly a reflection on you.

[Gay State Conservative]

I had two precious Down-Syndrome grandchildren.

I worked for years at a major hospital.Our hospital has arrangements with several nearby State Hospitals to provide care for their patients.As a result I came in contact with many Downs Syndrome folks.I was always struck by their gentle,sweet nature...even when they were sick.

[NorthMountain]

Is there such a thing as a life not worth living?

The National Socialists in Germany thought so ...

[hoagy62]

I have a daughter who is on the low-function end of the autism spectrum. She can’t talk, is only partially potty-trained, and has the reasoning abilities of a 1 1/2-year-old. She’s almost 15.

We’re currently in a search for housing that’ll accommodate her and our family.

It’s really disheartening to see people who look askance at us when they see her in her transport chair (if she isn’t in the chair, she can take off running and keep going until she runs into something like a two-legged pinball).

God has given us the strength to keep going, but it sure is hard sometimes.

[butlerweave]

The Disabled ,the largest minority in the World

[Salvation]

God bless you and your husband.

[hoagy62]

Ummm...I AM the husband.

But the wife and I thank you.

[married21]

I realized when I had my first kid in a stroller that “the disabled” is one category we all belong to, at one point or another in our lives.

Our family sits in the second row at church, behind old people with walkers, oxygen tanks, etc. This was a deliberate effort on my part to get my kids used to thinking of people with disabilities as a normal part of our community. And, yes, it has had a positive effect on our kids, who have gotten to know a couple of the regulars.

More needs to be done, though, I have heard some otherwise very nice kids say awful things about the “kids on the short bus”. That has to be nipped in the bud.

[cloudmountain]

God bless you both.

[cloudmountain]

I realized when I had my first kid in a stroller that “the disabled” is one category we all belong to, at one point or another in our lives.

THAT is for sure. Well put.

[Salvation]

Sorry, hoagy

[hoagy62]

No problem :)