To start off, I'd like to share this poem that is popular among the Down Syndrome community. It was written by a special ed teaching assistant named Emma Jane Rae.
The Down Syndrome Creed
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.
10 comments:
Awesome! Those pictures are beautiful. The rainbow pictures, especially! Love them all!
Rachelle (adopting Gideon/Eddie in 54)
http://addtothebeauty-evensen.blogspot.com
Such a beautiful poem - and the pictures are gorgeous too!
Love the pictures with this!
Beautiful! I am so appreciative for your example and your love. I know that this post will touch all who read it, and hopefully will motivate more to reach out to the children who wait...
Cynthia
http://www.adreamadoption.blogspot.com
Beautiful. I've read this poem before, but this time (interspersed with your pictures) it brought tears to my eyes. Thanks, Heather.
very cute :)
-sini
What a beautiful poem to together with the pictures it brings it to life! This is a very touching post!!! Love it!!!
BEAUTIFUL! love the poem and the wonderful pictures of anya and her forever family. thanks for sharing.
Love this post!
Heather, this is one of the most beautiful, touching poems I have ever read! What a true inspiration you and your wonderful family truly are.
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