I'm Down With You: An Inspired Journey

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Feb. 23, 2011 at 12:38 AM

The Blessing and Dignity of Down Syndrome

January 31, 2011 by Gerard M. Nadal

“In the fictional novel, The Clowns of God, by Morris West, Jesus comes back to earth, and some people think it’s Him while some don’t. At one point, Jesus is at a school for children with Down syndrome, and He is holding a little girl. Jesus says:

‘I know what you are thinking. You need a sign. What better one could I give but to make this little one whole and new? I could do it, but I will not. I am the Lord and not a conjurer. I gave this mite a gift I denied to all of you — eternal innocence. To you she looks imperfect — but to me she is flawless, like the bud that dies unopened or the fledgling that falls from the nest to be devoured by ants. She will never offend me, as all of you have done. She will never pervert or destroy the work of my Father’s hands. She is necessary to you. She will evoke the kindness that will keep you human. Her infirmity will prompt you to gratitude for your own good fortune … More! She will remind you every day that I am who I am, that my ways are not yours, and that the smallest dust mite whirled in the darkest spaces does not fall out of my hand … I have chosen you.

You have not chosen me.

This little one is my sign to you.

Treasure her!’ “

– Kurt Kondrich (father of a beautiful daughter who has Down syndrome

(Original Poster)

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Feb. 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

Quotes for Down Syndrome

I would like to put these up for anyone that has a child with down syndrome like myself, or just anyone that wants to read them.
A few years ago at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with the relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and paused. Then they all turned around and went back. Every one of them. One girl with Down's syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for 10 minutes.

Always making today my best day
Taking pride in a job well done
Treating others with respect
Isolating my negative thoughts
Treating tasks as opportunities
Utilizing my talents every day
Doing the job right the first time
Expecting positive outcomes daily
Speaking well of others every day

A Creed For Babies With Down Syndrome:

My face may be different

But my feelings the same

I laugh and I cry

And I take pride in my gains

I was sent here among you

To teach you to love

As god in heavens

Looks down from above

To him I'm no different'

His love knows no bounds

It's those here among you

In cities and towns

That judge me by standards

That man has imparted

But this family I've chosen

Will help me get started

For I'm one of the children

So special and few

That came here to learn

The same lessons as you

That love is acceptance

It must come from the heart

We all have the same purpose

Though not the same start

The Lord gave me life

To live and embrace

And I'll do as you do

But at my own pace

Wow. I think that every mother of a child with Down syndrome that I know will relate to this quote. We have some many dreams and hopes for our children and lets face it, Down syndrome is not one of them. But, knowing what we know now, and loving these kids, we wouldn't want it any other way.

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[SIS213]

Feb. 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM

thanks so much ............ still crying tears of joy ..................

[Lb128f]

Feb. 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

Thank you for sharing this!

[prnhelp]

Feb. 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM

Thank you for posting this for all to see!

[BIGBOOTY35]

Feb. 23, 2011 at 10:54 PM

THANK YOU SO ,SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS UP. I HAVE A BABY GIRL WITH DOWN SYNDROMES. AND I HAVE 2 OTHER KIDS THAT DON'T HAVE IT.SINCE MY BABY BIRTH AND WHEN I FOUND OUT IT TOOK A HOLE OF ME BECAUSE I THROUGHT IN MY HEAD THAT SHE WILL BE SO DIFFRENT FROM HER SISTERS BUT I LOOK AT HER AND TALK TO HER AND KISSESS HER SHE IS NOT DIFFRENT I LOVE MY BABY AND I'M HERE FOR HER AND I SHOW HER SO MUCH LOVE JUST LIKE I DO WITH MY OTHER 2 GIRLS! RIGHT NOW SHE ROLLS OVER SMILE SOMETIMES WHEN I TALK TO HER LOL.I DON'T NO NOTHANG ABOUT DOWN SYNDROMES I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ALOT ABOUT IT! AGINE THANKS FOR POSTING!

[charliebean]

Feb. 24, 2011 at 12:55 AM

The little blond-haired girl near the end of the video is BEAUTIFUL. Just stunning.

Thank you for sharing this.   :)