THE CREED OF BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME

*** last year, i attended a seminar about people with down syndrome. and they shared us this creed. everytime i read this, it makes me teary eyed and the fire in me to help these kids is getting bigger and stronger. i am a Special Education major. and hopefully, a year from now, i'll finish my degree so i can start helping not just kids with Down Syndrome but everyone who needs special care. few people acknowledge that they need help and our affection. most of the time they are ignored and laughed at. i hope even in my little ways of spreading the word like this, would help change people's negative treatment on them..

please read and know how they feel.


THE CREED OF BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME




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 judges 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...