Where is the down side to Downs??
And every person that has been blessed with raising a Child with Downs ...
Miracles are instantaneous;they cannot be summoned,but they come of themselves,usually at unlikely moments
and to those who least expect them..
Katherine A.Porter
The Creed of babies with Downs 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 the 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 it as you do
But at my own pace...
Unknown
Heavens Very Special Child
A meeting was held quite far from earth
"It's time again for another birth."
said the angels of the Lord above,
"This special child will need much love.
His progress may seem very slow,
Accomplishments he may not show,
And he'll require much extra care
From all the folks he meets down there.
He may not laugh or run or play,
His thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways, he won't adapt,
And he'll be known as handicapped.
So let's be careful where he's sent,
We want his life to be content.
Please, Lord, find the people who
will do this special job for you.
They will not realize right away
The leading role they're asked to play.
But with the child from above
Comes stronger faith and richer love.
And soon they'll know the privilege given
In caring for this gift from heaven."
This precious child so meek and mild
Is "Heaven's Very Special Child."
Author Unknown
Every child born into this world is a new thought of God,
an ever fresh and radiant possibility.
Kate Douglas Wiggin
A child of Mine
"I'll send you for a little while, a child of mine" God said,
"For you to love while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead,
It may be six or seven years, or forty two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, look after him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and (should his stay be brief),
You'll always have his memories as a comfort to your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught below, I want this child to learn.
I've looked the whole world over, in my search for teachers true,
And from the folk that crowd life's lane - I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me, when I come to take this lent child back again?"
I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joys this child will bring, the risk of grief we'll run,
But should the angels come for him, much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief, and try to understand."
Unknown
Angel..
Once upon a time, there was a child ready to be born. So one day he
asked God: They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how
am I going to live there being so small and helpless?
Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you
and will take care of you.
But tell me, here in Heaven, I don't do anything else but sing and
smile, that is enough for me to be happy.
Your angel will sing for you and will smile for you every day.
And you will feel your angel's love and be happy.
And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me, if
I don't know the language that men talk?
Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will
ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.
And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?
Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to
pray.
I've heard that on earth there are bad men, who will protect me?
Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.
But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.
Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way
for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth
could already be heard, and the child in a hurry asked softly:
Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.
Your angel's name is of no importance. You will simply call her Mommy.
Unknown
The Ten Commandments for Parents of Handicapped Children
1. Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don't have
control over the future, but you do have control over today.
2. Never underestimate your child's potential. Allow him, encourage him,
expect him to develop to the best of his abilities.
3. Find and allow positive mentors: parents and professionals who can share
with you their experience, advice, and support.
4. Provide and be involved with the most appropriate educational and
learning environments for your child from infancy on.
5. Keep in mind the feelings and needs of your spouse and your other
children. Remind them that this child does not get more of your love just
because he gets more of your time.
6. Answer only to your conscience: then you'll be able to answer to your
child. You need not justify your actions to your friends or the public.
7. Be honest with your feelings. You can't be a super-parent 24 hours a
day. Allow yourself jealousy, anger, pity, frustration, and depression in
small amounts whenever necessary.
8. Be kind to yourself. Don't focus continually on what needs to be done.
Remember to look at what you have accomplished.
9. Stop and smell the roses. Take advantage of the fact that you have
gained a special appreciation for the little miracles in life that others
take for granted.
10. Keep and use a sense of humor. Cracking up with laughter can keep you
from cracking up from stress.
Author Unknown
