Monday Moment for Down Syndrome - The Beatitudes of the Exceptional Child

Over the last almost 4 years I have collected MANY poems and stories about Down syndrome and special needs in general. Since a lot of my readers have kids with special needs, I thought I would post one poem or story every Monday. Chances are you'll find one you've never heard along the way!

"The Beautitudes of the Exceptional Child"
By: Andre Masse

Blessed are you who take the time to listen to difficult speech,
For you help us to know that if we persevere, we can be understood.
Blessed are you who never bid us to "hurry up" or take our tasks from us,
For we often need time rather than help.
Blessed are you who stand beside us as we enter new and untried ventures
For our failures will be outweighed by the times we surprise ourselves and you.
Blessed are you who asked for our help,
For our greatest need is to be needed.
Blessed are you who with a smile, encourage us to try once more.
For one day that once more is when we will succeed.
Blessed are you who never remind us that we asked the same question twice.
For your answers help us grow.
Blessed are you who respect us
And love us just the way we are.

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