Monday, October 5, 2009

The Down Syndrome Creed

31 for 21 Challenge: Day 5

Down Syndrome Creed
My face may be different but my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry. 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 the family He’s chosen will help me get started.
For I’m one of His 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 - just at my own pace.

6 comments:

Mary said...

This is one of my all time favorites.

Alaina and Kyle said...

Everytime I read this it gets me. I need to post this on my site one of these days!!

sheree said...

I love that and have never seen it! Thanks for sharing!

kangfamily said...

I love it...thanks for sharing this with us!

Beverly said...

love this one

ParkerMama said...

Isn't that creed simply beautiful?

Tammy and Parker
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