I see it in your eyes and as you stare
When you see me at the grocery store or the library, don’t feel sorry for me
When you see me at church functions, don’t feel sorry for me
When you see me on the beach or at the pool, don’t feel sorry for me
When you see me taking my daily walk, don’t feel sorry for me
For you only see...
The young lady by my side has Down syndrome and you feel sorry for me
A pity that stems from your own prejudices
For you don't bother to acknowledge or know her
Your stare tells me you thinks she is an anomaly
Didn't your mother teach you that it's not polite to stare?
She is not an anomaly - she is a precious child of God
People with Down syndrome are not mistakes
For God does not make mistakes
She is an intentional part of His creation
Sent here to heal you
As her mother, I know…
A love as unconditional as our Father’s love
Kindness and caring as no other can offer
Immediate forgiveness for my transgressions
Hugs which are heart to heart
Truth be told, it is I who pity you…
For you do not know what a precious gift has been given to us
People with Down syndrome are a gift from God to a world lacking in kindness and compassion
A self-absorbed world that values high IQs, perfect teeth and McMansions
I know…
Pure delight in who she is and what she has accomplished
A beauty that is profound, which resides in her soul
An innocence that finds joy and delight in all things and everyone
An unpretentious nature that generously gives, which does not judge
Someone who loves life and appreciates every moment as an opportunity to love another
I know...
Joy far beyond what you will ever know
A little piece of heaven – God’s gift to all who truly know her
Never a burden, but a blessing
Our lives are better for her presence
Don’t feel sorry for me
10 comments:
Fantastic! We feel the same way. How dull life would be without Josh!
How did Reagan's surgery go? I've been praying that it would all go smoothly.
Thank you for your kinds words! I've been meaning to post an update but God gave this to me instead.
Reagan did quite well. I am awed at how my little girl has grown into a young lady. She was cooperative and a joy to all who met and/or cared for her.
She has had minimal pain and her new pacemaker is functioning perfectly.
I am just in awe of her!
So glad to hear it went so well. I'll bet she taught her caregivers a lot :)
So beautiful and so true!
Barbara - She did teach her caregivers a LOT and they loved her for it!
Thank you Mrs. Darling!
so wonderfully written it ,Amy..
only we mothers know how lucky we are to get such loving angels..!!
thank you for writing for all of us!
From a sibling's perceptive: phenomenal! The one's that we love the most, the one's we're not ashamed to walk next to, they're the ones we'll always be there for, and them for us.
Beautiful!
Beautifully said!!
Beautifully said!!
Thank you all so much! We know we've got something special and it's sad that the whole world doesn't appreciate the gift for what it is...
Kristina (sanitymochas)has a different perspective as a sibling and recognizes the mutuality of the relationship she shares with her sister. Kiera (my college student) knows Reagan is her biggest cheerleader and the bond they share is beautiful. Of course they bicker at times, but their relationship is one of mutual respect and a bond like no other. Kiera consistently calls Reagan to greater things and Reagan rises up to the challenge!
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