Comments for IDSC For Life http://idscforlife.wordpress.com International Down syndrome Coalition For Life Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:38:15 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on A Shout Out To Sarah Palin!! by Amy http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/a-call-out-to-sarah-palin/#comment-129 Amy Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:38:15 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=651#comment-129 I'll tweet her :-) I’ll tweet her :-)

]]> Comment on A Shout Out To Sarah Palin!! by Qadoshyah http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/a-call-out-to-sarah-palin/#comment-128 Qadoshyah Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:41:14 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=651#comment-128 I hope she'll contact us :)! Qadoshyah I hope she’ll contact us :) !

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]]> Comment on The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women by Kayla http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comment-127 Kayla Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:07:16 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=641#comment-127 I actually find myself almost feeling sorry for them trying to argue a point that I personally KNOW they are so wrong about. I wouldn't trade my son for any "typical" child. The points they try to make are simply untrue and uneducated. As far as Whoopi- Toys R Us should be very embarassed to have her as their special needs spokesperson. Over and over she has wanted to eliminate SN kids- not attract them to Toys R Us. I hope they will fire her and find someone that has a heart for our kids- not one that wants to abort them all. Life for us would be very different without a child with DS and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I actually find myself almost feeling sorry for them trying to argue a point that I personally KNOW they are so wrong about. I wouldn’t trade my son for any “typical” child. The points they try to make are simply untrue and uneducated. As far as Whoopi- Toys R Us should be very embarassed to have her as their special needs spokesperson. Over and over she has wanted to eliminate SN kids- not attract them to Toys R Us. I hope they will fire her and find someone that has a heart for our kids- not one that wants to abort them all. Life for us would be very different without a child with DS and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

]]> Comment on Choosing Thomas…. by Pamela http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/choosing-thomas/#comment-126 Pamela Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:23:14 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=512#comment-126 What a moving video. We have gone through the same experience. Our son was born in 1994 with Trisomy 13 and only lived about 40 minutes. It was such a bitter sweet birth because he was a twin. We had to rejoice over his brother's birth, yet mourn his death. I was in the hospital for 10 weeks before they were born and all 3 of us almost didn't make it several times. I'll keep this family in my prayers, especially as they anticipate their daughter's birth soon. Our next pregnancy was a stillborn daughter with Trisomy 21. I can relate to picking out a casket and planning a funeral while pregnant. She died on Tuesday but was not born until Thursday. We spent the time making arrangements and finding a burial outfit for her. But, I wouldn't trade my time with them for anything in the world. What a blessing they have been to our family. What a moving video. We have gone through the same experience. Our son was born in 1994 with Trisomy 13 and only lived about 40 minutes. It was such a bitter sweet birth because he was a twin. We had to rejoice over his brother’s birth, yet mourn his death. I was in the hospital for 10 weeks before they were born and all 3 of us almost didn’t make it several times. I’ll keep this family in my prayers, especially as they anticipate their daughter’s birth soon. Our next pregnancy was a stillborn daughter with Trisomy 21. I can relate to picking out a casket and planning a funeral while pregnant. She died on Tuesday but was not born until Thursday. We spent the time making arrangements and finding a burial outfit for her.
But, I wouldn’t trade my time with them for anything in the world. What a blessing they have been to our family.

]]> Comment on The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women by Pamela http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comment-125 Pamela Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:08:45 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=641#comment-125 Saw the Barbara Walters interview with Sarah Palin about Baby Trig. All BW could do was speak in the negative about DS children. She went through the litany of DS 'complications' as if to say "See? No wonder 90% of women decide to abort their DS babies". Nothing about what joy they bring. And then tried her BEST to get Sarah to say that when she found out her baby had DS, she thought about abortion. All Sarah said was that, for a split second she realized how it felt for other women who were told their babies had DS. She interviewed the siblings and again, seemed to be trying to 'lead' them to say something negative about their baby brother. She was sorely disappointed. Too bad, Barbara! Saw the Barbara Walters interview with Sarah Palin about Baby Trig. All BW could do was speak in the negative about DS children. She went through the litany of DS ‘complications’ as if to say “See? No wonder 90% of women decide to abort their DS babies”. Nothing about what joy they bring. And then tried her BEST to get Sarah to say that when she found out her baby had DS, she thought about abortion. All Sarah said was that, for a split second she realized how it felt for other women who were told their babies had DS. She interviewed the siblings and again, seemed to be trying to ‘lead’ them to say something negative about their baby brother. She was sorely disappointed. Too bad, Barbara!

]]> Comment on The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women by Sarah Palin to talk about life with a child who has Down syndrome – 20/20 tonight « BeNotAfraid.net Blog http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comment-124 Sarah Palin to talk about life with a child who has Down syndrome – 20/20 tonight « BeNotAfraid.net Blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:42 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=641#comment-124 [...]  With the release of Going Rogue, Sarah Palin has begun a high-profile tour, appearing on Oprah and this evening, on 20/20. Tonight’s show will highlight baby Trig. Let’s hope that any parents who are considering terminaton after a diagnosis of Down syndrome – or anything else, for that matter – will be able to watch tonight’s program and arrive at the conclusion that though Sarah is a remarkable woman, any mother - even in different circumstances and different political leanings –  can make a choice for life. [...] [...]  With the release of Going Rogue, Sarah Palin has begun a high-profile tour, appearing on Oprah and this evening, on 20/20. Tonight’s show will highlight baby Trig. Let’s hope that any parents who are considering terminaton after a diagnosis of Down syndrome – or anything else, for that matter – will be able to watch tonight’s program and arrive at the conclusion that though Sarah is a remarkable woman, any mother - even in different circumstances and different political leanings –  can make a choice for life. [...]

]]> Comment on The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women by Monica http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comment-123 Monica Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:52:21 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=641#comment-123 I think Leticia summarized the interview very well. Whoopi said all children teach compassion, but I don't think she truly understands. My compassion and unconditional love have only increased as a result of John Michael being in our family. He opened our hearts and minds to people with special needs whom we may otherwise never have paid attention to. It's obvious Whoopi has her agenda and wasn't backing down to actually hear what Elizabeth had to say. Barbara Walters, in my opinion, having a relationship with a sibling who is/was mentally impaired, could only relate how difficult it was. I don't think she was saying, though, that her sister shouldn't have been born. Interesting exchange. I look forward to hearing more from Sarah Palin. I think Leticia summarized the interview very well. Whoopi said all children teach compassion, but I don’t think she truly understands. My compassion and unconditional love have only increased as a result of John Michael being in our family. He opened our hearts and minds to people with special needs whom we may otherwise never have paid attention to. It’s obvious Whoopi has her agenda and wasn’t backing down to actually hear what Elizabeth had to say. Barbara Walters, in my opinion, having a relationship with a sibling who is/was mentally impaired, could only relate how difficult it was. I don’t think she was saying, though, that her sister shouldn’t have been born. Interesting exchange. I look forward to hearing more from Sarah Palin.

]]> Comment on The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women by Mary http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comment-121 Mary Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38:20 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=641#comment-121 I have a new view of Whoopi today than before seeing her here. WOW! Elizabeth; THANK YOU! This is only a debate because of the unknown. Like Sarah said fear is the first reaction to the unknown. Every Mom that I have been contacted about during this stage of decision, who have met my children - chose life because their fears where relieved after meeting my children!!! That speaks volumes for what needs to be done. I have a new view of Whoopi today than before seeing her here. WOW!

Elizabeth; THANK YOU!

This is only a debate because of the unknown. Like Sarah said fear is the first reaction to the unknown.

Every Mom that I have been contacted about during this stage of decision, who have met my children – chose life because their fears where relieved after meeting my children!!! That speaks volumes for what needs to be done.

]]> Comment on The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women by Leticia Velasquez http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comment-120 Leticia Velasquez Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:39 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=641#comment-120 Sarah's point that every child has a destiny, is so well taken that it takes a lot of painful wrangling on Whoopi and Walter's parts to find some kind of rationale for denying that child a chance to fulfill his destiny. They make several attemptst to silence Elizabeth Hasselback who makes an excellent point that ALL children pose challenges to parents and that special needs children teach compassion, yet I think her point is made successfully. I can't wait for the Sarah Show! Diane, do you think she'll invite you on? Sarah’s point that every child has a destiny, is so well taken that it takes a lot of painful wrangling on Whoopi and Walter’s parts to find some kind of rationale for denying that child a chance to fulfill his destiny. They make several attemptst to silence Elizabeth Hasselback who makes an excellent point that ALL children pose challenges to parents and that special needs children teach compassion, yet I think her point is made successfully.
I can’t wait for the Sarah Show! Diane, do you think she’ll invite you on?

]]> Comment on IDSC For Life Interview with Reece’s Rainbow (Part I) by Monica http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/idsc-for-life-interview-with-reeces-rainbow-part-i/#comment-119 Monica Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:25:12 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=609#comment-119 What a beacon of light and hope for those children and their families. I love reading success stories of parents and children finding each other. What a beacon of light and hope for those children and their families. I love reading success stories of parents and children finding each other.

]]> Comment on Charles and Anne De Gaulle by Andrea Roberts http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/charles-and-anne-de-gaulle/#comment-118 Andrea Roberts Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:12:33 +0000 http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-118 I had NO IDEA that Charles DeGaulle had a child with Down syndrome! That was a very interesting post, thank you for that! I will be sure to remember that warmly next time I touch down in Paris! :) (Charles De Gaulle International Airport) I had NO IDEA that Charles DeGaulle had a child with Down syndrome! That was a very interesting post, thank you for that! I will be sure to remember that warmly next time I touch down in Paris! :) (Charles De Gaulle International Airport)

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