May 10, 2006 9:13 AM
A young adult with Down syndrome
This is the kind of thing that makes our country so great - if kids with Down syndrome make it safely through the womb (the most dangerous part of the journey for them since so many are aborted), a world of kindness and acceptance awaits them.
This is a real illustration of 1 Corinthians 12:21-23
The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor.
Here is what the life of a young adult with Down syndrome can look like today: A Life of Happiness.
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Comments
What a fantastic story! I'm so glad you shared it.
I still remember the first downs girl I met when I was a kid - she made a huge impression because she ALWAYS smiled at people. :)
Posted by: Emily | May 10, 2006 1:55 PM
What a wonderful, inspiring story. As a mom to a 3 year old special needs kiddo myself, this gives so much hope and inspiration!
Posted by: Lindsey | May 10, 2006 2:28 PM
Great story!!! I had a cousin with Downs and I thought she was so wonderful, always happy, smiling and hugging. She did not live until adulthood, but she sure impacted my life!
Posted by: Faith | May 10, 2006 9:49 PM
That is such a sweet story! I think Down Syndrome Children and adults are some of the sweetest people you could meet. I know this young man (actually, he's in his early 60's) who lived with his Mom until she died a few months ago. He now lives with his Mom's sister. This man is one of the sweetest and friendliest people you'd ever want to meet, very knowledgable, and thinks just like you and I, although he'll never realize the life he dreams of (being married), but we let him dream, when he talks about his 'girlfriend'. He has hopes like we do. His Mother did a great job in raising him, talking him to church, and teaching him how to care for himself.
Posted by: Barb | May 10, 2006 10:08 PM
