tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43666479470898970.post7900987328883654336..comments2023-04-02T07:26:09.568-05:00Comments on The Hill Family of Northwest Arkansas: A Journey Into the World of Down Syndrome: I Guess I Just Don't Get ItJaybirdNWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060290229870774955noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43666479470898970.post-2701016924592552342009-03-02T15:19:00.000-06:002009-03-02T15:19:00.000-06:00I hate to hear the word myself. It doesn't bug me...I hate to hear the word myself. It doesn't bug me as much when I hear it being used in flippant passing, but do make a point to gently say that it can be hurtful to hear. I have yet to have anyone get hurt or offended during one of these conversations. It usually ends with, "Oops, I didn;t realize." I used to use it caually as well before I entered the world of DS. It just never occurred to Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378780987070152860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43666479470898970.post-75973023099075940312009-02-27T10:04:00.000-06:002009-02-27T10:04:00.000-06:00I was looking at another families blog who has a l...I was looking at another families blog who has a little girl with DS and that is how I found your blog. We have something in commone. We both gave birth to a little boy with DS on July 29th 2008. His name is Sam. He also has been very blessed with no heart problems, digestive or hearing issues. I hope you don't mind if I follow your blog, your little John is darling!!!!!!!!!Taushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711847444052463207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43666479470898970.post-29140910194057686552009-02-26T21:58:00.000-06:002009-02-26T21:58:00.000-06:00To be honest, I don't think my husband really gets...To be honest, I don't think my husband really gets it either. But, here are my two points.<BR/>1.(I'll assume you read my post)My daughter is only nine. She is still trying to figure out who to be friends with and what makes a good friend. She feels that somebody who makes fun of a person that can't control their arms isn't a good choice for a friend. <BR/>2. Retard is being used as a hate word. Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697731192764110noreply@blogger.com