Special Family Network

It is unfortunate and sad that so many women choose to abort a child because that child has a disability that he or she had no control over. Every human life is sacred. David MacDonald has been speaking out on behalf of the disabled unborn.

Here are some videos on Down Syndrome in honor of Down Syndrome awareness.

While reading up on some background information on Arthur Miller, I was shocked to see that he has a son with Down Syndrome. Like many babies born in the 1960’s with disabilities, Daniel Miller was placed in an institution. In this well written article, we can read about Danny Miller and see what a remarkable young man he turned out to be in spite of his placement in one of those ill-equipped “homes.”

This is a pretty amazing video about a 45 year old man with Cystic Fibrosis. He is happily married with two children. This is particularly awesome considering that not too long ago people with CF usually did not live past the age of 10. I am so hopeful that sometime in the near future children with CF will not wonder how long they live, but thing about how much they will have to save to retire comfortably.

October is the month to celebrate Down Syndrome (though those of you who have children with Down Syndrome know that every month is a celebration). If anyone would like to participate in a Buddy Walk to help raise awareness for Down Syndrome, please check out this link to find the Buddy Walk in your area.