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vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

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Somewhere... out there...

0 posted 2002-11-21 11:36 PM

~*Hannah*~

Look at me – don’t be afraid
I’m more than what you see
I have a heart – it’s just like yours
Come on…you might like me

I know I might look different
From the other kids you know
But once you get to know me
Your love for me will grow

So, talk with me a little while
You’ll smile if you do
‘Cause I’m a special little girl
And God sent me to you

~vlraynes

Hannah is the daughter of a friend of mine,
and she is one of the most beautiful children,
both inside and out, that I have ever known.
For more information about Down Syndrome,
visit the National Down Syndrome Society
Web site at http://www.ndss.org/

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes
[This message has been edited by vlraynes (11-21-2002 11:48 PM).]

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 2002-11-21 11:48 PM

She is beautiful..and your poem is a sweet tribute to her. Children with Down Syndrome are the true innocents in this world. They love without question and find joy in all things. You are blessed to have her in your life Vicky.

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

2 posted 2002-11-21 11:49 PM

Aw, Vicky, this is beautiful

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

3 posted 2002-11-22 12:26 PM

Vicky,
You KNOW I absolutely love this! I'm sure it will go in Hannah's baby book

She is a special little girl and you are right, when you get to know her you love her! This is such a beautiful tribute for a wonderful friend and her daughter....I'm sure she loved it! I can't say enough about it...good work!
Love ya
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

Paul Wilson

Member Elite

since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

4 posted 2002-11-22 01:03 AM

Vicky~ Hannah is a very special little angel sent from heaven. Thanks for sharing...Paul

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

5 posted 2002-11-22 01:40 AM

You're right, Vicky. Hannah is a beautiful lttle girl.
Hannah and her Mom are very blessed to have you as a friend,
just as you are blessed to have them as friends, I'm sure.
Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2002-11-22 02:19 AM

She sure is a sweetheart. Those that have worked around children who are special realize they give out way more love than any other child, as they are such a treat to be around. Wait until she gets older and maybe she will enter the Special Olympics, which is a huge event here, cheered on by a lot of folks. Unfortunately there are still those that think that looking away will make it go away, and that is so sad for them - not the child for not only do they give more love but also get it too more often than not

Vicky you are a sweetie for doing this for your friend, but also reminding others to give human kindness. I applaud you.

Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

7 posted 2002-11-22 06:36 AM

Thank you for reminding us how precious ALL children are.
Lovely tribute to Hannah.

Deb

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

8 posted 2002-11-22 07:14 AM

Thank you, Vicky...
We need to form a line
"No More Labels"
for we are All God's Children...

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

9 posted 2002-11-22 07:54 AM

Hannah is a heart stealer...may she only find love in the world...she is truly a gift from God...

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

10 posted 2002-11-22 08:06 AM

Awwww! She is indeed a beautiful little girl.
And she and her mother are lucky to have you in their life.

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

11 posted 2002-11-22 11:18 AM

Hi Vicky,
a lovely tribute and i applaude the way you try to create awareness for Down Syndrome

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

12 posted 2002-11-22 11:26 AM

vlraynes
Beautiful child and a beautiful write.

dgvarner
Member Elite

since 2000-05-13

Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida

13 posted 2002-11-22 12:31 PM

very nice write for a special little friend..

it would be good if we were taught from infancy that all people are different, not just the ones who look or act a little 'different'...
different is good ...

hugs, g

"dont cry because its over, smile because it happened...!" -unknown

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

14 posted 2002-11-22 01:38 PM

Awww, Hannah is a beautiful little girl. All of God's children are perfect. This is a wonderful poem. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

15 posted 2002-11-22 03:10 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, I know of Downs syndrome and it is so very sad how innocent children are treated who have it in school! My teacher has a friend who has it and I became great friends with him because I have Aspergers Syndrome, a disease that is high autism, and we both sympathized with each other and how it is special to be yourself and not to let others harass you! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet firend, know Hannah is a special and gorgeous little girl and will forever be blessed as will all others who have this disease who face struggles, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Vicky, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

16 posted 2002-11-23 05:06 PM

Disease of any kind is a sad thing. Down syndrome is there for an entire lifetime. You're right, Vicky - Children with this affliction are the happiest, most fun loving kids you'll ever meet. Knowing them is loving them....

Thanks for the reminder. Hannah is beautiful...

quietlydying

Senior Member

since 2001-06-10

Posts 935
the wonderful land of oz

17 posted 2002-11-23 05:15 PM

she is soooo precious.

and such beautiful blue eyes.

thanks for sharing vicky. i enjoyed it muchly.

/jen/

i'm so bitterly disappointed. betty, i think it's time you leave now.

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