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3-2-1 … World Down Syndrome Day

321I have only met you a few times in person,

But I feel like I know you.

I see your parents’ Facebook posts.

The pictures

The videos

The fun

I see the beautiful support system you have.

Mom and Dad

Brothers

Sister

Grandparents

Aunts

Uncles

Cousins

Friends

All love you!

Your laughter makes me smile.

Your energy lifts my spirits.

Your enthusiasm for life inspires me!

Today is your day.

World Down Syndrome Day

3-2-1

Today is the day you can educate us and make us aware.

Your gene structure may be slightly different,

But we are all the same.

We laugh.

We cry.

We sing.

We dance.

We jump for joy.

We eat oatmeal and pancakes, your favorite!

We love.

We matter.

 Thank you for brightening my days.

Thank you for helping me understand.

Thank you for making a difference!

Leo pool

slice-of-life_classroom-image-blackDuring March, I am blogging daily as a part of the Slice of Life Story Challenge! More Slice of Life posts can be found on Two Writing Teachers.  

4 Comments

  • Priscilla Thomas 21 Mar

    So lovely! I hope the parents read this with their child.

    • Kathy Perret 21 Mar

      Thank you, Priscilla. Yes, the post has been shared with the parents and child!
      Kathy

  • Kay McGriff (@kaymcgriff) 21 Mar

    Your poem is a lovely tribute and a reminder that we are all the same where it matters most.

    • Kathy Perret 21 Mar

      Thanks, Kay. This little guy reminds me how much we are the same all the time!
      Kathy

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