tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post4804496442540957008..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Today Is for TiffanyDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-47612920478871283852008-11-28T23:23:00.000-05:002008-11-28T23:23:00.000-05:00Thank you Tiffany. It is still difficult for my 6...Thank you Tiffany. <BR/>It is still difficult for my 6 year old with Down syndrome to attend school and "prove" that he belongs there each and every day, but last week he went to a classmates birthday party, and today he went over to a friends house on his first real play-date. Little things to some kids, but for my boy these little things might actually mean that he is accepted by some of his classmates as just being a buddy. Now, if only some of his teachers could accept him the same way. <BR/><BR/>Anjie<BR/>mom to Adam (6)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-67199108379742989122008-11-28T22:16:00.000-05:002008-11-28T22:16:00.000-05:00Thanks for that. As I put my head down to try to p...Thanks for that.<BR/><BR/> As I put my head down to try to push some of the snow out of the path for my little girl, I know that a few winters from now she will be out there on her own, having her Tiffany moment. And all the Tiffanys who have come before will be there with her, but the daily work is hers, and something I will never truly be able to join her in. <BR/><BR/>The most I can do is to help her gain the strength and confidence to go out into the world, and stand her by for the triumphs and the pain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-24144862066748854602008-11-28T11:17:00.000-05:002008-11-28T11:17:00.000-05:00That's such a lovely tribute, Dave. My daughter i...That's such a lovely tribute, Dave. My daughter is only just beginning her school career at 2 1/2, and I consider us very fortunate that people like Tiffany and her family have paved the way for school systems that are set up to include our children. I have no doubt Samantha will thrive in school and prove that people with disabilities have a very important, valid and valuable place in society.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-34465236289163691032008-11-28T10:54:00.000-05:002008-11-28T10:54:00.000-05:00Thank you Tiffany for making the way for my daught...Thank you Tiffany for making the way for my daughter a bit easier. <BR/><BR/>And thank you Dave for continuing to share from your heart and change others' hearts in the process. <BR/><BR/>My family and most Tarenne, thanks you!All 4 My Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388794548592051699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-77911783064083865152008-11-28T08:25:00.000-05:002008-11-28T08:25:00.000-05:00I am starting my day with tears in my eyes, and a ...I am starting my day with tears in my eyes, and a cheer for a hero whose name represents more than I can find words to express. <BR/><BR/>Tiffany, wherever you are--and all who you represent, my heart acknowledges your courage under fire, and I stand with you.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.com