tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post5703660384813593984..comments2023-12-31T04:20:52.878-06:00Comments on Sunflower Stories: World Down Syndrome Day, 2010SunflowerStorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04811073595725040739noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-70873967784268320102010-03-23T18:21:57.714-05:002010-03-23T18:21:57.714-05:00Your post rang true, and is sad, made me cry. :(
...Your post rang true, and is sad, made me cry. :(<br /><br />But, I try to remember people are just ignorant, I was ignorant of a lot of everything before having Johnny. <br />I feel like we can go out and educate, change one view at a time, open eyes one at a time, until people realize what they are saying and doing and then can turn around and teach others as well. One step at a time. <br /><br />I'm so glad for the chance to teach Johnny's siblings so early on about acceptance and love and what is really important. Without having Johnny, they might have grown up without thinking about things, much like so many of the people you linked just are simply not thinking. We'll continue to spread the love, to open eyes, to show the world- and our children will too. :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788653022581101272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-61040008548655938562010-03-22T14:08:42.724-05:002010-03-22T14:08:42.724-05:00It is so hard to hear about all of the horrible th...It is so hard to hear about all of the horrible things people do or say. Sean is so blessed to have such an amazing family who loves him so much! I hope you were able to enjoy your day yesterday. I love the montage - it's just a perfect way to celebrate some of the most amazing people in the world!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884926543146157724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-54454996411626685842010-03-21T15:35:11.876-05:002010-03-21T15:35:11.876-05:00Thanks everyone, we've been having a really wo...Thanks everyone, we've been having a really wonderful day together. :) <br /><br />Rebecca, thanks for the heads up, I adjusted the time.SunflowerStorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811073595725040739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-69622069105951052832010-03-21T14:42:49.463-05:002010-03-21T14:42:49.463-05:00I'm so glad you liked it. Sean's image may...I'm so glad you liked it. Sean's image may appear sooner or later than this morning as I have added several more kiddos. :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful afternoon.<br /><br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-48852119778876281882010-03-21T13:11:16.837-05:002010-03-21T13:11:16.837-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387233422680082479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-11280336411947568322010-03-21T13:11:09.726-05:002010-03-21T13:11:09.726-05:00I read your post yesterday and didn't know wha...I read your post yesterday and didn't know what to write. You have beautifully expressed what I feel too right now. Hope you are having a wonderful World Down syndrome day.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387233422680082479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-40932395405481936232010-03-21T10:12:35.788-05:002010-03-21T10:12:35.788-05:00Have a blessed day. I just love reading all about ...Have a blessed day. I just love reading all about Sean and his siblings!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839002672133730210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-42793373092184291822010-03-21T07:59:29.681-05:002010-03-21T07:59:29.681-05:00Hugs.
I've been blessed in my life by having...Hugs. <br /><br />I've been blessed in my life by having the opportunity to work with people with developmental disabilities. I can only get an inkling of your pain. I think how much it hurts to hear people saying cruel, hurtful things about "those retarded people", and I want to scream, "You're talking about people I love!" How much harder when it's your beloved child!<br /><br />Please know that they're speaking out of pure ignorance. They don't know what they're missing out on by refusing to open their hearts to people who look different.Christina Duniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785550737493692252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-44201765279108857602010-03-20T23:34:59.216-05:002010-03-20T23:34:59.216-05:00Tracy, you made me cry! Sweet friend, thank you fo...Tracy, you made me cry! Sweet friend, thank you for seeing the good.<br /><br />Joyce, I've been trying so hard to follow your lead and be strong. Your positive attitude inspires me!SunflowerStorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811073595725040739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-66931547932683787192010-03-20T23:28:25.051-05:002010-03-20T23:28:25.051-05:00This is Joyce, Thank you so much for writing exac...This is Joyce, Thank you so much for writing exactly what I feel too right now, but just could not seem to put into words tonight.My name is Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532019900834158013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098005891863439540.post-89768487652954592852010-03-20T23:18:49.813-05:002010-03-20T23:18:49.813-05:00When I see Sean, I see a boy. I don't see any...When I see Sean, I see a boy. I don't see anything but a blond-haired, sweet-smiled little boy. I'd like to think I'm "normal" and those people with hateful words are the rare ones. <br /><br />Deborah, I can only imagine how much your heart aches at the fears of Sean's future and what is outside your door and control. You're not alone. Someday you'll look back at this time of personal struggle & fear and see only one set of footsteps. You're being carried right now, my friend. <br /><br />I can't help but think of the significance of Sean being a middle child. He's sandwiched... between two siblings who will protect him, provide for him and take care of him now and when you're no longer able to. He was born sandwiched between two parents who desired & prayed for him. He'll spend his life being in the center of a family that desires & prays for him. You've been given a gift in Sean and in return, you're giving the world around you (Aidan and Ella mostly!) a gift of empathy, compassion and strength. <br /><br />God bless you. TracyTracynoreply@blogger.com