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Some People Even Take Them Home: A disabled dad, a Down syndrome son and our journey to acceptance
It is a story filled with passion and compassion, with irreverence and humor, with the awareness of struggles and the joy of achievements. It also is a love story: The love of two generations of parents for their children, the love shared by husbands and wives, and the love that binds brothers and sisters. At its center are a father and a son. The father, Tim, was born with shattering physical disabilities, a child whose future was in doubt. But he survived multiple operations, penetrating pains, hurtful taunts, failures and triumphs, and the roller coaster of emotions to reach the heights of his profession, journalism. The son, Jason, was born with Down syndrome. It was the insensitive and crude doctor who announced his birth with the words that became the family's rallying anthem: "Some people even take them home." Jason mostly lives and thrives in the world of a five-year-old at age 35, yet at times his insights are those of a wise man. And the sweetness and charm of his personality have touched all who know him. He leaves his mark wherever he goes. There are many other supporting actors in this story, and they all have had a role to play, none more so than Jean, beloved wife and mother, and Tim and Jason's north star.
238 pages, Paperback
First published December 2, 2014
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May 2, 2022
We Took Her Home
As the parent of a Down Syndrome child I was immediately interested when I saw this title. When our daughter was born in 1980 our doctor asked if we were going to take her home? He was very happy when we said what are you talking about? Of course we are! We were told that as recently as ten years previously parents were told to "Put the baby in a home & tell the family it died." Fortunately for us we didn't even consider that option. Sure, there have been some "why us" moments but Christa has overwhelmingly brought joy to everyone she comes in contact with. Like Tim says of Jason...Christa does that. I couldn't imagine life without her.
As the parent of a Down Syndrome child I was immediately interested when I saw this title. When our daughter was born in 1980 our doctor asked if we were going to take her home? He was very happy when we said what are you talking about? Of course we are! We were told that as recently as ten years previously parents were told to "Put the baby in a home & tell the family it died." Fortunately for us we didn't even consider that option. Sure, there have been some "why us" moments but Christa has overwhelmingly brought joy to everyone she comes in contact with. Like Tim says of Jason...Christa does that. I couldn't imagine life without her.
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