Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'm worn out. Going to no mail for awhile. This list was good for awhile. Shirley--mom to Josiah now 19yo Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Interesting newsletterTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 10:40 AM First off, please read this with a calm tone, no anger, no sarcasm. If you were sitting here with me, that would be my demeanor. :-)All types of adversity are used by God to teach us. It says so in the Bible. It also says that we are to love one another and be willing to lay down our lives, not be willing to let others lay their's down for *our* benefit. I think this is the height of Christian hypocrisy to willingly deny treatment to another human being for our own sanctification.I learned many lessons in trust, hope and perseverance in dealing with 's heart. I have heard many parents say this as well on other lists that are just for heart defects, but not one of us would entertain the notion that we should allow it to go on in order for us to have more personal growth opportunities. ack...Nor would anyone suggest a person with bi-polor get off their meds and suffer so others could be afforded the chance to be better sanctified through their suffering. Nor would I encourage my teens to continue on in their, at times, EXTREMELY, sanctifying behavior! ;-)It makes no sense at all. And truly, this is very un-Christian like, and selfish.The only benifits people are touting to with hold medical treatment for people with DD is for THEIR well being !!! I undertstand this, I honestly love her as she is, I enjoy being part of the DS community, I enjoy all the insights she affords me in this life, I owe her a great debt for all the lessons she has taught me. I really believe that she will be first in heaven because of this sacrifice on *her* part. But for me to deny her a life just because it's going to be painful for me???God forbid. I think that would be a sin.Remember... happy tones.. smiley faces.... just talking and adding my perspective to the mix. :-) Carol in IL AIM doihavtasay1 GigaTribe doihavtasayMom to seven including , 7 with TOF, AVcanal, GERD, LS, Asthma, subglottal stenosis, and DS.My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me. Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic 10)DS No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1535 - Release Date: 7/4/2008 5:03 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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