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Abbigailsmom · Posted: July 12 2010, 9:11 AM Post subject: Abby touches many

I am amazed how at such a young age Abby has touched so many people. She continues to make me a better person as well. This weekend was just one example. We were at our local carnival. I was trying to navigate the double stroller through the sea of people. The people running the games were yelling at everyone tyring to convince you to play there game and I had tuned most of them out. One lady was yelling at us Hey, Hey! I glanced at her, was annoyed and thought some unkind things I sure and I kept going. She left her booth and ran after us. She had a stuffed animal to give to Abby. She put it on her lap and ran back. All I could do was tear up and yell Thank you through the sea of people.

Later that night a lady was watching us and came up to talk to me and Abby. She commented on how cute she was and how she loved her glasses. We were making small talk and then she patted her on the head looked at me with tears and said Thank you and walked away. As my husband and I reflected on the nights events we can only assume that these people were also touched by someone with DS in their own lives. I hope that she will continue to touch peoples lives in a positive way which is what I hope for all of my children. I also hope that those that are close to us and know Abby will reach out to other familes with people with special needs and brighten their day.

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Stephanie Hakes, mother to Abby born 5/6/07
Reed 9/21/09

OUMom · Posted: July 12 2010, 10:43 AM Post subject:

Such a great story!!!!! It is amazing how small gestures from perfect strangers can bring so much joy.

Cass, too, seems to touch others in a way that ends up blessing our family. She continues to be one of the most remarkable people I know. We are so blessed to have her in our lives!!!!

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Traci
Mom to Kolt (12/14/89)
& Dakota (1/19/00)
& Kaci (10/5/02)
& Cassady (DS 2/14/07)

AliMama · Posted: July 12 2010, 11:16 AM Post subject:

Yeah, Abby! Awesome story Very Happy

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-09

JanetG · Posted: July 12 2010, 12:47 PM Post subject:

I love stories like this.... Jacey has made an impact on people too. It amazes me every time it happens... God works through all of us, I know....... Smile

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Janet (44) and Jeff (44)
Joshua (angel) '85
Sarah-age 22
Jaret-age 5
Jacey-born 2/22/08 (dx w/ Ds 9/10/07)

Emdad · Posted: July 12 2010, 1:58 PM Post subject:

Yes. It's what I mean when I say that joy can be found in the most unexpected places. . .

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Nature goes her own way and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.
-Goethe

marlene · Posted: July 13 2010, 9:19 PM Post subject:

Lovely . . . Very Happy

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Marlene, mommy to my precious Aleena (1/30/04)

lesterbell · Posted: July 26 2010, 4:19 PM Post subject:

Thank you so much for posting this story. I find that a lot of people are very tolerant and patient when it comes to our kids.

I get a reality check when I am in public places and all harried and impatient from my daughters behaviors and when someone does this sort of thing or shows that they think my daughtger is special in their heart, it melts the frustration away and renews my strength again.

It reminds me to slow down and try not to sweat the small stuff and just BREATHE!!!!!

Hugs--

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Mom to Kayla (DS, Polyarticular Arthritis 7/11/2002)

Tigger · Posted: July 26 2010, 6:36 PM Post subject:

Thank you for sharing!! Very Happy

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14

maziebaby · Posted: July 26 2010, 8:39 PM Post subject:

Thank you for sharing !! It gave me chills...

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Lisa Wife to Glenn Mom to Johnathan 24 Allison 21 Chad 15 Greta 14 Sarah 12 Jennifer 9 and Mazie 6 (DS/ vsd repair 8/03)

Tom · Posted: July 27 2010, 11:34 AM Post subject:

I sometimes wonder if people that see Mikey had aborted a child with Ds.

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lesterbell · Posted: August 19 2010, 1:14 PM Post subject:

Tom, I have thought that a lot myself!

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Mom to Kayla (DS, Polyarticular Arthritis 7/11/2002)

Momof6 · Posted: August 19 2010, 1:27 PM Post subject:

I love hear the good like this. It just reminds us that there ARE good people out there who don't judge. Thank you for sharing. My eyes are very watery now.

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~Christine~
Mom of 6
Brandon ADD/ADHD 17, Chelsea 14, Connor 12, Logan 6, Cody 4 & Austin 1 ( DS & Hirschsprungs pull through 12/8/08 )
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