Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that inspired, informed, or encouraged me, or just caused me to think, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
WPHS boy with Down syndrome stands out
Special Olympics volunteer for life
Sisters with Down syndrome serve as homecoming queens
Luther Beecroft admired tough guys — and his friends say the disabled man was one himself
The Rainbow Room: All-inclusive society
Special Olympics is a training ground for marriage
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I loved the homecoming queen article. Our town recently gave a boy with Down Syndrome the honor of homecoming king! He carried that newspaper clipping around and showed everyone he met for a few months afterwards.
It’s a shame the title usually goes to the most popular people instead of the kindest, most caring, most helpful.
I actually came across several articles like this one last year – I’m hoping that as we move later into the fall there will be more. Of course, what would be really great is for it to become such a common occurrence that it isn’t “news” anymore!
I have a sunbeam for you 🙂 Get the kleenex:
http://youtu.be/1iSlok6muY0