Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
The teenager with cerebral palsy who’s beaten the odds to become bodybuilding champion – Dang. He’s buff! 🙂
Boyfriend Surprises Teen With Cerebral Palsy In Hospital For 57 Days, And She Can’t Stop Smiling – Yes, even people with severe disabilities have emotions and meaningful relationships.
Student With Down Syndrome’s Reaction To Getting Into College Makes Us Want To High-Five Him – Not the one you already saw floating around the ‘net – a new one and it’s our buddy, Noah! Stick with it to the end – his reaction is priceless! UPDATE: A reader alerted me that an inappropriate video was recommended to her when she got to the end of Noah’s video – I was not able to reproduce the issue but wanted to alert you, just in case.
Internet Troll Calls Boy With Down Syndrome Ugly, Mom Responds Perfectly – Unbelievable, except that it isn’t.
Jerome Lejeune: A Sign of Contradiction – Today’s the day! JPII’s canonization is set for today, and here’s a little reminder that he was a friend of another man who may one day be declared a saint, Jerome Lejeune.
Cost of Treatment May Influence Doctors – A concerning, though not surprising, review of where health decisions are headed.
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LOVE the photo! Adorbs! Hope recovery is going well!