tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097430741110292981.post9133358174753537633..comments2023-04-03T06:25:32.195-07:00Comments on A Beautiful Life: My Thoughts About TodayStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632541487016020760noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097430741110292981.post-47557296160365293792010-03-04T10:06:58.319-08:002010-03-04T10:06:58.319-08:00I love it (the blog) and you :)
ErinI love it (the blog) and you :)<br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097430741110292981.post-57249722220655528032010-03-03T14:34:40.606-08:002010-03-03T14:34:40.606-08:00A'salaamu alaikum sister. As most of us, I hav...A'salaamu alaikum sister. As most of us, I have used that word thoughtlessly without stopping to realize it could be hurtful. Insha'Allah in the future I will be more careful especially when I read how offensive it is especially to parents of special needs children.<br /><br />As to the future.. Allahu alim however I know attitudes have changed dramatically since the 70s (my childhood). Before most children and adults with mental disabilities like down's syndrome were not seen or placed into homes where they were simply shelved, not stimulated or assisted.<br /><br />Insha'allah this will give you at least a little hope that one day tolerance and acceptance will be the norm not the exception.<br /><br />Ma salaama...Umm Aaminahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099550741683256476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097430741110292981.post-60018538670619992262010-03-03T12:05:21.372-08:002010-03-03T12:05:21.372-08:00Thanks for sharing this Stephanie with such honest...Thanks for sharing this Stephanie with such honesty and grace. Yusef sure is lucky to have you for a mama:) To be surrounded by love, kindness and true acceptance is what our children need most.....not much to ask for.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com