Trisonomy 21
My heart burns passion in helping children who are exceptional and differently abled, but most specially, those who are having the case of trisonomy 21, but, before everything else, what is trisonomy 21?
Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features.
Source: Google Wikipedia
I won't be discussing much about this case, I will just share what I have experienced on having an encounter with a person who has this case;
When I go to church every sunday I tend to observe the people around me, maybe because I always go by myself; and it's been my sign of sacrifice nit to seat, I believe there are other people who needs that more than I do, 1 hour is bearable why not endure for others right?
I didn't take the communion for today, I mean almost everysunday, I don't know but I feel like I am not fully ready in letting God enter my body again, not because I do not declare Him as my God, but It is because I don't deserve Him, you know, but anyway, that's not the point here, while having my prayers for not receiving christ body and as the people starts to fall in line for their turn.
As I opened my eyes I saw this person who has a case of Down syndrome, graduating psychology, I really have the heart and passion to serve this kind of angels, but, I don't know how, back to story, he received the communion, and as he is walking towards me, I can feel the tears falling from me eyes, I see sadness, I see shame, I see doubt, I see genuine self as he walks facing down and trying to cover his face with his hat, I saw people looking, people hiding their laughs and making jokes out of him, I wanted to approach him, I wanted to hug him, to give him comfort and make him feel safe, to atleast make him feel that there is person who understands him, to be honest, my heart still feels heavy up until now, I felt frozen at that moment, I wanted to move but it seems like that I can't, why didn't I do anything? Observing him, I can say that he is alone, and maybe at the age of 25 above and for some reason, I am really sad, then after awhile I saw him looking at me and I felt all his insecurities by looking at the people around him, I gave him a smile and to be honest, it feels like the day became brighter, he smiled back then waved a little and began to walk away.
I just wanted everyone to know that people who has a trisonomy 21 are capable of doing things alone as long as they are trained, it may be a slow progress but definitely a progress, It may require a lot of courage, understanding and determination in helping this precious angles, they shouldn't be mocked, they deserve love, and understanding, if ever you see one, don't avoid them, a little smile would be of great help.
I have read an article before and witnessed that this people are capable of achieving greater things, some became model, artist, spokeperson and more and sadly, there's a country wherein they are planning to eradicate this kind of beautiful persons, (Search it on the internet for more info) It is an inhumane act isn't? Why not spread love? Why hate? Why not acceptance? This people needs validity and I believe, It is not that hard to give them that.