We welcome letters from anyone and hope to hear from you. We want to focus on each individual who writes in and give them the respect they deserve. Their differences are simply a reflection of their life. I ll leave you with this quote that Donna wanted to share. One of the members of her support group gave it to Donna to carry with her as a source of strength.
Compassion is a far greater and nobler thing than pity.
By the way, the National Down Syndrome Society has a pamphlet entitled Life Planning and Down Syndrome . Get your office or classroom busy with those pens. Share your comments on any topic that s important to you. Tell us about a hero in your life, someone who has unselfishly helped others in times of distress. Copyright 2001 Greenwich Village Gazette.