As I went to bed the other night, I was feeling defeated. I read
THIS article. How can that not crush your heart? And then
THIS. I mean, seriously? What is wrong with people? It makes me wonder what people are really thinking when they stare at Kamdyn. I try to assume the best. Even if they smiled, what were they really thinking? I try to give the benefit of the doubt, because I don't want to be negative. And what about the parents at her school. I don't even think most of them know Kamdyn has Down syndrome, because I drop her off when most of the kids are already there, and I pick up before most of them leave. What would they think if they knew their child was spending time with Kamdyn? Would they be disgusted? Would they be worried? I have to be honest and not naive and realize that I'm sure some would. As painful as it is, some people will hate her.
So when I went to bed, I prayed.
Lord, don't let the hate win.
Let me be the grace that I want my children to learn. Let me be the forgiveness that I want my children to give. Let me be the love that I want to see in the world.
Let the love win, Lord. Through the hate, let the love win in our lives.
Because we're certainly not lacking love around here.
Oh my gosh. . . I read that article where she posted the comments from Reddit. Horrible! And traumatized! We have had mostly positive experiences (that is not to say ALL experiences have been positive). I do think that there has been a change in society in terms of acceptance and whatnot since my Aunt Peggy was born (1958). Ellie made friends in her preschool class and those parents would request to set-up playdates. None of them seemed "worried" about the fact Ellie was friends with their little darlings. Of course those that were bothered probably wouldn't say anything! I wonder how things will change once our girls are no longer preschoolers and the developmental gap seems much larger? Let the love win! Showing the world how much you and family loves Kamdyn may be an eye opener for someone. You never know. Hugs and loves, dear blogging friend.
ReplyDelete*sigh*...I never saw the comments on that video before. Wishing now I hadn't read them. It's a real shame there are so many ignorant people in this world. I feel like all I can do is teach Russell to always hold his head high, be proud of who he is...And tune people like that out.
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