George Will wrote a lovely story about his son, Jon. Jon was turning 40. He was born with Downs Syndrome. Google George Will and you can read how a child with Downs can and does live a full and happy life.
When Jon was born, the physician suggest an institution would be the place to put the baby, but the parents thought not. A family across the street from us on Old Spring Road had the same experience. I was able to counsel the mother and point out all the joys to come when working with a child that is not perfectly normal. Those parents ended up starting a band for damaged children which was a huge success. The name of the band was The Joyful Noise. I loved it.
None of us are entitled to perfection. We get what we get and do our best. This small tribute to Jon will say it all. It is a lovely piece of writing.
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