Differently-abled is just different to us.

I've worked with people with various disorders but the one that tugs at my heart strings more than any are those with Downs Syndrome. All children have a special place in my heart, but who couldn't love a child like Archie in the video I'm posting. One time I took care of a 60+ year old woman and she got to the point that she identified me as her "mama" because I was the one taking care of her every day. I was only 35 at the time.

She died a year or so ago from a heart attack and I miss her and all that she taught me about being differently-abled. I took care of another Downs Syndrome lady that was my age in years but I could have sworn she wasn't a day over 16. So I call her my girl. She was non-verbal but she always knew what she wanted and grunted and snorted, pulled my hand leading me to the toy she wanted or drink. I don't work at that facility anymore but I sure do miss all my girls. They are forever in my heart.

Since leaving there I've had a daughter with a birth defect and I believe my experiences with these special ladies taught me that people are not disabled they are just differently-abled. I love kids and they can sure put things in perspective for most of us. Here is a video I really hope you will all watch, it is so cute, touching and beautiful.

A little girl gets an adopted brother and she tells us what it's like to have a brother with Downs Syndrome from the eyes of a 3 year-old in a very matter-of-fact way. (I am guessing she is 3, maybe 4 years of age.) She is cute as a whip and I have a granddaughter just like her. If you really pay attention to her brother in the video you will see he is just as cute as he can be too. A little ornery too! I love it! The interaction from these two just melted my heart and brought tears to my eyes.

Why in the world people feel they have to make a choice when they find out a child has Downs Syndrome, Spina Bifida or any other birth defect is beyond me. These special angels are amazing and those who choose not to accept a so-called less than perfect child are truly missing out on life.

What a little girl says about her brother with Downs Syndrome