The Source of My Patience, Love, Understanding and Humility: Emma-Nolle Caitlin

21st of the 3rd month

21st March is chosen to signify the uniqueness of the Down Syndrome as the Trisomy 21 chromosome is used synonymously with Down Syndrome.

In conjunction with today, I share with all readers this poignant poem about the disability.

My face might be different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains

I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As god in the heavens
Looks down from above

To him I'm no different
His love knows no bounds
It's those here among you
In cities and towns

That judge me by standards
That man has imparted
But this family I've chosen
Will help me get started

For I'm one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you

That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start

The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I'll do as you do
But at my own pace.

Additionally, I would like to share this little article in the National Geographic website written by a teenager with Down Syndrome. Someday I hope my Emma will be able to express herself as such.

Article by Melissa Roggio