A singer-songwriter expresses his feelings about his “different” brother, and shares hope with parents expecting a baby who will need specialized support throughout their entire life (6 min read.)
Thank you for sharing this, and maybe it will help people to be more appreciative of those with special needs. Which is hard with the globalists trying to convince everyone we don't need these type of people in the world, as there's also too many people in the world now. There will unfortunately always be those who will antagonize and bully anyone they feel is inferior.
Which brings to mind a post by MAA or Margaret Anna Alice, How to Be an Upstander, though the article is regarding a personal event and some who were willing to stand up for her, but reminds us to do the same for others.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you are watching someone hurt another person—whether it be physically, emotionally, or psychologically—please remember how Alicen and Mickey stood up for someone they felt was being unfairly maligned. That they managed to do so with such sensitivity and compassion toward the instigator makes their example of ordinary heroism all the more breathtaking.
And don’t be afraid to ask, “What’s the matter here?”
Thank you for your feedback, KellyG. I really appreciate your insight and noting a related post by Margaret Anna Alice. You hit the nail on the head with, “there will unfortunately always be those who will antagonize and bully anyone they feel is inferior.” I do believe that the eminence of a family, community and nation at large can be measured by how those in need of extra mental, emotional or physical support are treated.
"I do believe that the eminence of a family, community and nation at large can be measured by how those in need of extra mental, emotional or physical support are treated."
Thank you for your feedback, Jean. Indeed, God teaches that all human life is His gift, and worthy of our respect, protection and "value in our earthly life." Heaven knows just how much we can learn from others who view this earthly world from a completely different lens, and help to enhance their own "quality" of life.
Thank you for sharing such insight about your family, Chewy. The fact that “they are all my cousins and I find them all to be wonderful to be around” and “I love them all and find the ones who suffer with this have the biggest emotions” will energize your cousins to be their best selves. Nothing beats a loving, stable family where individual members display mutual respect for one another.
Just a quick note, why this is such A Wonderful Story, You Penned.
Had An Excellent Friend during college days. Taught me body building. He looked like a Greek god. 6'3" 255lbs. Very Intelligent, & with The Sight. Epitomy of A Southern Gentleman.
He competed, placed 6th in his weight-class, & placed 1st Overall.
Worked a short while at one of Arnold's gyms.
Arnold visited & my friend did a day's workout with him.
My friend had an older brother. I don't think Down's but some mental deficit.
Walking home from school one day, the other boys were teasing my friend, telling him, "your brother is retarded "
My friend didn't know what that word meant (in that context, said as a slur, he sensed). His mother explained gently.
His mother always worried who would take care of him. When his parents died, he brought his older brother, into his Living & Loving Home.
He had a genius cat named Jeb (after Stuart. He was a Civil War buff, as all Southerners are).
I met his parents & older brother once. He could recite, in ascending order, every U.S. President & VP, start to finish.
Indeed, many who are deemed as “different” and require additional support through life might demonstrate certain abilities that would baffle the average person on the street. In this case, “he could recite, in ascending order, every U.S. President & VP, start to finish.” I am aware that some individuals with Asperger's syndrome, a form of Autism, are prone to memorizing sequences of information in order.
This is GOLD: “When his parents died, he brought his older brother, into his Living & Loving Home.”
Great essay. A friend had a daughter with Down Syndrome. She was so alive! A joy to be with! I stayed at their home doing a job for a few days and really got to know her. When I did my essay on eugenics, I found a video of Frank Stevens who have traveled to Geneva to talk about having Down Syndrome.
Many thanks for sharing your story and the link to the Frank Stevens video! Indeed, I can relate. Many youngsters might require additional support for diverse reasons, but they exhibit a sense of joy and gratitude towards their primary guardians or carers.
Absolutely. Every human being is the image of God. I have my own theory why Dr. Suess was banned. "Horton Hears A Who", "a person is a person, no matter how small."
It’s awesome to see parents rise to such challenges, god bless them… but here I have to respectfully disagree… not all parents can meet such demanding challenges … and it’s not just about the parents, it’s about the kid… their life, their future, frustrations, and needs. And as much as we pray and hope, we cannot give that to a severely handicapped child. Why bring on earth that which would suffer for eternity no matter how much love is bestowed upon it? It is the hardest choice for a parent to make in the darkest of hours, but I believe it is a necessary one at times… god forgive me…
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Warrior Princess.
Having previously worked with parents who have children with special needs, I can appreciate the multitude of burdensome challenges. Truth be told, many parents have given their “different” children up for adoption because they, upon reflection, believe they are incapable of rising to the demands – – and God will connect them with someone else who can.
I do believe that God gives some couples a special needs child as a gift they didn’t expect. Parents in this situation receive these children as a blessing of God who, by their presence, can enrich their family or those of another family who are ready to accept that child wholeheartedly.
God understands our struggles, and Jesus understands what we're going through, as He empathizes with every hardship we face in this life.
Fine Post; Beautifully written! 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻
Thank you for your compliment; it means a lot.
All I can say is Awesome!!
Thank you for sharing this, and maybe it will help people to be more appreciative of those with special needs. Which is hard with the globalists trying to convince everyone we don't need these type of people in the world, as there's also too many people in the world now. There will unfortunately always be those who will antagonize and bully anyone they feel is inferior.
Which brings to mind a post by MAA or Margaret Anna Alice, How to Be an Upstander, though the article is regarding a personal event and some who were willing to stand up for her, but reminds us to do the same for others.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you are watching someone hurt another person—whether it be physically, emotionally, or psychologically—please remember how Alicen and Mickey stood up for someone they felt was being unfairly maligned. That they managed to do so with such sensitivity and compassion toward the instigator makes their example of ordinary heroism all the more breathtaking.
And don’t be afraid to ask, “What’s the matter here?”
Thank you for your feedback, KellyG. I really appreciate your insight and noting a related post by Margaret Anna Alice. You hit the nail on the head with, “there will unfortunately always be those who will antagonize and bully anyone they feel is inferior.” I do believe that the eminence of a family, community and nation at large can be measured by how those in need of extra mental, emotional or physical support are treated.
That speaks volumes right there
"I do believe that the eminence of a family, community and nation at large can be measured by how those in need of extra mental, emotional or physical support are treated."
Thanks for sharing. Will be linking tomorrow @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/
Thank YOU!
A lovely reminder of the importantance and value in our earthly life. thanks and sisterly love.
Thank you for your feedback, Jean. Indeed, God teaches that all human life is His gift, and worthy of our respect, protection and "value in our earthly life." Heaven knows just how much we can learn from others who view this earthly world from a completely different lens, and help to enhance their own "quality" of life.
A branch of my family has the Fragile X syndrome that runs in that side of the bloodline.
The boys are affected, mild to severe.
The girls carry it onto their babies.
It's gone through 3 generations on that line of the family.
They are all my cousins and I find them all to be wonderful to be around.
I love them all and find the ones who suffer with this have the biggest emotions.
Good read, thanks for getting these stories out there.
Thank you for sharing such insight about your family, Chewy. The fact that “they are all my cousins and I find them all to be wonderful to be around” and “I love them all and find the ones who suffer with this have the biggest emotions” will energize your cousins to be their best selves. Nothing beats a loving, stable family where individual members display mutual respect for one another.
Cam,
Just a quick note, why this is such A Wonderful Story, You Penned.
Had An Excellent Friend during college days. Taught me body building. He looked like a Greek god. 6'3" 255lbs. Very Intelligent, & with The Sight. Epitomy of A Southern Gentleman.
He competed, placed 6th in his weight-class, & placed 1st Overall.
Worked a short while at one of Arnold's gyms.
Arnold visited & my friend did a day's workout with him.
My friend had an older brother. I don't think Down's but some mental deficit.
Walking home from school one day, the other boys were teasing my friend, telling him, "your brother is retarded "
My friend didn't know what that word meant (in that context, said as a slur, he sensed). His mother explained gently.
His mother always worried who would take care of him. When his parents died, he brought his older brother, into his Living & Loving Home.
He had a genius cat named Jeb (after Stuart. He was a Civil War buff, as all Southerners are).
I met his parents & older brother once. He could recite, in ascending order, every U.S. President & VP, start to finish.
PEACE !
Paul, I appreciate your sharing this story.
Indeed, many who are deemed as “different” and require additional support through life might demonstrate certain abilities that would baffle the average person on the street. In this case, “he could recite, in ascending order, every U.S. President & VP, start to finish.” I am aware that some individuals with Asperger's syndrome, a form of Autism, are prone to memorizing sequences of information in order.
This is GOLD: “When his parents died, he brought his older brother, into his Living & Loving Home.”
AMEN!
Amen,
Cameron, The Good !
(Hear it in a JRR Tolkien tone).
HAVE A GREAT DAY !!
HAPPY CHILDREN NEED HAPPY AND CARING PARENTING
Indeed. Thank you for commenting.
Beautiful Cameron
& Wonderful Family Love.
AMEN to that.
Thank you, Paul.
Great essay. A friend had a daughter with Down Syndrome. She was so alive! A joy to be with! I stayed at their home doing a job for a few days and really got to know her. When I did my essay on eugenics, I found a video of Frank Stevens who have traveled to Geneva to talk about having Down Syndrome.
https://youtu.be/1d8ocuPrlT8
Many thanks for sharing your story and the link to the Frank Stevens video! Indeed, I can relate. Many youngsters might require additional support for diverse reasons, but they exhibit a sense of joy and gratitude towards their primary guardians or carers.
Absolutely. Every human being is the image of God. I have my own theory why Dr. Suess was banned. "Horton Hears A Who", "a person is a person, no matter how small."
Beautiful stories and song . ❤️
Thank you for commenting. Indeed, I couldn't agree with you more.
It’s awesome to see parents rise to such challenges, god bless them… but here I have to respectfully disagree… not all parents can meet such demanding challenges … and it’s not just about the parents, it’s about the kid… their life, their future, frustrations, and needs. And as much as we pray and hope, we cannot give that to a severely handicapped child. Why bring on earth that which would suffer for eternity no matter how much love is bestowed upon it? It is the hardest choice for a parent to make in the darkest of hours, but I believe it is a necessary one at times… god forgive me…
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Warrior Princess.
Having previously worked with parents who have children with special needs, I can appreciate the multitude of burdensome challenges. Truth be told, many parents have given their “different” children up for adoption because they, upon reflection, believe they are incapable of rising to the demands – – and God will connect them with someone else who can.
I do believe that God gives some couples a special needs child as a gift they didn’t expect. Parents in this situation receive these children as a blessing of God who, by their presence, can enrich their family or those of another family who are ready to accept that child wholeheartedly.
God understands our struggles, and Jesus understands what we're going through, as He empathizes with every hardship we face in this life.
Indeed.