This week is Down syndrome awareness week in Canada. But really everyday is a good day to learn about the uniqueness that makes us who we are.
We are all different in our own ways. Some of us come from different countries, some of us know different languages, some of us have an extra chromosome.
Jordan Grace, Ana Maria's little sister has Down syndrome. But she's just a child like anyone else, she wants to be loved, she wants to have friends and she wants to be included.
Today I ask you to look around your school, it's a beautiful mix of a lot of different cultures and people. We learn from each other each day.
People with Down syndrome learn a lot from everyone around them. Jordan Grace loves to copy what others do. That's why we have to be great examples, great teachers and great friends.
But you can also learn a lot from someone who has Down syndrome. You can learn patience because they may take a little longer to learn some things, you can learn that they are more like us than different, and that Down syndrome is not scary or contagious.
There's a new saying "inclusion is the new cool" what does that mean? Well it means that including all people in our daily life, play or work would make this world a better place for everyone.
So today I challenge you to think about others around you, to be kind and to be a good friend to all!
And When you see someone different than you please remember that we all were created by God, we all have a heart, we all have feelings and best of all God doesn't make mistakes!
Have a great day everyone!!! And always remember the golden rule! Do unto others as you would have done unto you! ❤️
