Fun comment---after the pictures

The walker is never fun if I put Anthony in.
He's pleased as punch though, if he gets himself in.
Check out the cute little feet.

Finally made it!

He doesn't even like me to fix his bent leg.

I was talking to a friend here at the RMH the other day, and casually mentioned how Anthony has Down syndrome.

We were talking about how leukemia has so many variables for successful cure.

People with Ds are more likely to develop leukemia, but they respond better to treatment in the long run as well (although treatment side effects are more extreme for those with Ds).

So anyway, I said something about Anthony's Ds, she stopped me and said, "Wait a minute, he has Downs?! I had no idea!"

Several months ago, I had asked friends on Facebook if they saw Anthony's Ds at first glance or not. Many said, "Obviously, yes!" Many others did not, and still do not. All recognize Anthony as being very special in spirit. He has a way of drawing others to him, like a powerful magnet.

Andy and I do not often "see" the telltale signs of Ds: the almond eyes and tiny button nose (although he has it). We see Anthony for who he is, and he is not defined by a syndrome, illness, or heart defect.