tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post5700596514026551879..comments2023-10-08T07:43:51.327-05:00Comments on These Broken Vases | Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places: Letter to parents: My kid has Down syndromeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-17261944801567171182012-10-08T07:53:01.871-05:002012-10-08T07:53:01.871-05:00I love this letter! Claire starts preschool in Ja...I love this letter! Claire starts preschool in January and I have been making notes about what I want to include in hers. I love your paragraph about how we are all different.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-55086330865602279682012-09-25T12:57:44.792-05:002012-09-25T12:57:44.792-05:00I am going to Nina's class sometimes this week...I am going to Nina's class sometimes this week or next and reading a book on CP to her class. Then I will send a similar letter with her classmates. It is not too late! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-52829689811358893482012-09-25T12:57:00.353-05:002012-09-25T12:57:00.353-05:00Anna, I will be doing this every year for my girls...Anna, I will be doing this every year for my girls! Nina's will go out when I come to her class to read a book about CP and talk about her :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-2832814312499685272012-09-25T12:56:12.733-05:002012-09-25T12:56:12.733-05:00Yes Katie, they are more alike than different. But...Yes Katie, they are more alike than different. But I know, before I began this journey I didn't think so. I think that is why I am compelled to do this, because I want to reach out and invite people in. I want them to see my kid through my eyes a little, and I have to be intentional if I want this to take place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-52222922153113810422012-09-25T12:54:32.716-05:002012-09-25T12:54:32.716-05:00Milena, I think you have it exactly right! I canno...Milena, I think you have it exactly right! I cannot expect other parents to understand things the way I do, and the only way I can reach out is inviting them in and letting them know it is okay to ask!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-64567554369300466362012-09-25T12:53:44.654-05:002012-09-25T12:53:44.654-05:00Debbie, it makes a huge difference when teachers s...Debbie, it makes a huge difference when teachers see the same potential you see in your child!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-68211126456098240592012-09-23T15:43:02.985-05:002012-09-23T15:43:02.985-05:00What a fabulous idea. I wish I had thought of that...What a fabulous idea. I wish I had thought of that when my son started school. I bet the other parents appreciated that as well, having some words to have a meaningful discussion about your daughter. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-20701055461356102912012-09-21T22:50:09.192-05:002012-09-21T22:50:09.192-05:00Oh I just love your letter. This is such a great i...Oh I just love your letter. This is such a great idea. Ince our daughter is adopted many of her differences are more noticeable. We are hoping to find a good fit when the time comes. What a great idea!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-70229657086106180282012-09-21T18:52:52.617-05:002012-09-21T18:52:52.617-05:00Ellen that is a beautiful letter. It makes me sad...Ellen that is a beautiful letter. It makes me sad that we have to explain our children and I dread the day I have to do the same. They are more alike then different and they are so unbelievably wonderful. Just like all the kiddos in their class.<br /><br />Way to step up for your daughter and open the communication path with the parents! You are a good Mama! KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860664592144383392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-83921251992041036582012-09-21T14:40:56.214-05:002012-09-21T14:40:56.214-05:00I wish more people did what you do. It's reall...I wish more people did what you do. It's really awkward when you wonder about a child in your child's class, but feel it would be totally blunt and inappropriate to ask..... The letter is great, and I'm happy to hear that you are so pleased with Nichole's class and teachers! Milenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042828734758536970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-85588255320295781412012-09-21T12:05:13.053-05:002012-09-21T12:05:13.053-05:00Wow! I think it's wonderful the teachers sugge...Wow! I think it's wonderful the teachers suggested her being in a typical class. She is beautiful and I'm sure her classmates are gonna love having her in their class. Thanks for sharing!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947375452859534518noreply@blogger.com