tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29537249.post7737815197843158833..comments2023-05-22T10:58:36.954-04:00Comments on Spirited Blessings: To Tell or Not to Tell, That is the QuestionTina Szymczakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03047957071574025779noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29537249.post-12297878216526560192011-03-15T16:00:35.994-04:002011-03-15T16:00:35.994-04:00Thanks Lianna!Thanks Lianna!Tina Szymczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03047957071574025779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29537249.post-53772579042275024662011-03-15T12:05:14.990-04:002011-03-15T12:05:14.990-04:00"I am always asking people involved with my s..."I am always asking people involved with my son to extend to him the courtesy of understanding that he is doing the best he can. What kind of hypocrite would I be if I didn't follow that same practice?<br /><br />I choose to believe that people are doing the best that they can and if I take the time to share and explain that they will then use that information, even in the smallest of ways, to do even better the next time."<br /><br />Thank you for sharing these statements.<br /><br />I remember well those first years when I was compelled to point out the obvious: my son has Down syndrome. In situations where there was attention, some warranted and some not, I always felt this strange obligation. Like you, the emotional struggle has increased over my awareness of WHO will benefit from my explanation of behavior or to address someone's curiosity.<br /><br />At the end of the day, you're right. The role model starts with us no matter the situation or assumptions we have about other people.<br /><br />Great blog, btw. I love the way you write!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com