Flora MaDonald Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Spare a wee thought today for these wonderful kids. My mate (TA man) has a wonderful wee boy, who spreads happiness to all. Did a wee kilt-walk, and just...well, wonderful. We're all busy people, but there by the grace of God, and all that. Just a wee thought for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) I have a (grown-up) niece with this condition, and while some of the sufferers - and their families - really do struggle, many lead very positive lives and are incredibly loving and loved. Nice one, Flora. (And all who put so much effort into helping others.) Edited May 7, 2015 by Wibble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) My wee niece has downs, an she's a wee cracker. Bit of a handful sometimes, no sense of danger for example, but I don't think my sister would have her any other way. Edited May 7, 2015 by biffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Unlucky with the day picked , maybe should have delayed or brought forward to get more media coverage. fell oot with a tube years ago over a ds kid , it ended badly for him . I used to be a swimming teacher and took classes up in Aviemore 80-83 wonderful to coach and know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowmancity Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Spare a wee thought today for these wonderful kids. My mate (TA man) has a wonderful wee boy, who spreads happiness to all. Did a wee kilt-walk, and just...well, wonderful. We're all busy people, but there by the grace of God, and all that. Just a wee thought for the day. Well said mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Had a workmate whose daughter had DS.He was the best most patient person i've ever met.When I start moaning about everyday things I just have to remind myself about him to realise how brilliant some people are at dealing with mega adversity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munroskh Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 There is a wee guy I see passing work who has Downs (he's in his 20's), he always has a smile on his face, (and puts one on mine), and has banter with some of the lads about how good Celtic are. It puts everyday problems into perspective when you see him going about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I saw this T-shirt , liked the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbruman Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Years ago my daughter Fiona was diagnosed pre-natal as Downs with massive hole in her heart. She was stillborn. Beautiful girl - I'm reminded of her whenever I see any people with Downs. Never had any dealings with anyone with Downs - but the primary school that my other daughters went to - the head teacher accepted a couple of Downs kids into mainstream schooling. Certainly give the other children an appreciation of those less fortunate. It surprised me that the children with Downs are still counted when it comes to league tables of exam results - consequently school went down the pass percentage tables - but a perfect example meaningless statistics. I can never reason why Frankie Boyle made a joke about Downs - absolutely nothing funny about it or to joke about. Thanks Flora for bringing it to my attention and well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I saw this T-shirt , liked the message. That's brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exglasgowasc Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Spare a wee thought today for these wonderful kids. My mate (TA man) has a wonderful wee boy, who spreads happiness to all. Did a wee kilt-walk, and just...well, wonderful. We're all busy people, but there by the grace of God, and all that. Just a wee thought for the day. Do you mean Big G Flora? Fellow Dandy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Years ago my daughter Fiona was diagnosed pre-natal as Downs with massive hole in her heart. She was stillborn. Beautiful girl - I'm reminded of her whenever I see any people with Downs. Never had any dealings with anyone with Downs - but the primary school that my other daughters went to - the head teacher accepted a couple of Downs kids into mainstream schooling. Certainly give the other children an appreciation of those less fortunate. It surprised me that the children with Downs are still counted when it comes to league tables of exam results - consequently school went down the pass percentage tables - but a perfect example meaningless statistics. I can never reason why Frankie Boyle made a joke about Downs - absolutely nothing funny about that attention seeking #####, I hope he gets run over. Thanks Flora for bringing it to my attention and well put. Sorted that for you bud. Well said Flora, I have dealt with sufferers through work. Amazing people and I salute anyone that gives up their time to support and help them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Do you mean Big G Flora? Fellow Dandy? It's Gonz's wee boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Years ago my daughter Fiona was diagnosed pre-natal as Downs with massive hole in her heart. She was stillborn. Beautiful girl - I'm reminded of her whenever I see any people with Downs. Never had any dealings with anyone with Downs - but the primary school that my other daughters went to - the head teacher accepted a couple of Downs kids into mainstream schooling. Certainly give the other children an appreciation of those less fortunate. It surprised me that the children with Downs are still counted when it comes to league tables of exam results - consequently school went down the pass percentage tables - but a perfect example meaningless statistics. I can never reason why Frankie Boyle made a joke about Downs - absolutely nothing funny about it or to joke about. Thanks Flora for bringing it to my attention and well put. I really don't know fit te say te that. Yer a good lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Great post Irnbruman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 My son Lewis who is almost nine has Downs and is a total superstar, he goes to mainstream school does Tae Kwon Do and plays football every Saturday morning. He's been with me on two away trips too ( Spain & Lichtenstein) Perhaps a little known fact is that there are 3 kinds of Downs and a huge variance in terms of severity. He is very lucky to be at the less severe end of this spectrum, while he has his challenges he brings so much joy into the lives of people who he comes into contact with. I am so proud of him and the only limits he has are the ones other people try to put on him. People like to label people with Downs as "loving" and "always happy" simply not true Lewis has his moments and is grumpy like his mum the point being everyone with Downs has their own personality just like me and you... his life is made much more difficult though by me taking him to watch Falkirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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