Tag Archives: illness

Another year to celebrate..

My brother is turning 45, and he is as happy as anybody can be . His smile continues to be contagious . He has been the one who reminds us to be in the present moment and enjoy life the fullest. We recently lost our Dad. We traveled and went to his funeral . It …

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My 78 year old Mom still cleaning up my 44 year old brother

Up to this point, my 78 year old mother still cleans up by brother, who has cerebral palsy and is 44 years old, when he has accidents. He sometimes wears adult diapers to prevent his clothes from being soiled. But last night , around 2 am, she said she went to check on him and …

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Basketball team rallies around a cheerleader with Down Syndrome

Just thought I would share this story about another “saint” who became famous in her own school. A Middle School girl diagnosed with Down syndrome is celebrated and cared for by her fellow peers.  They even named the gym after her.  Please see the links below regarding  this lovely story. http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/ds_house_481683594.html http://bcove.me/nhw6eify

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Visiting the ill

Have you visited an ill person lately? It is not comfortable, but it comforts the ill person. It is inconvenient, but it soothes the person in need. It is taking time away from me, but it makes the sick person’s time so much valuable. It makes me spend gasoline and effort, but it gives the …

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