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
