for the love of.......YOU

My teenage daughter Ashley was at school today, and during a routine "lock down" they were sent into a special education math class.  One of the kids in that class ducked his head down when the kids entered. 


Ashley asked him what was wrong and he said he didn't want anyone knowing he was in a special ed class. 


She said, "Who cares.  My sister is in special ed classes."


A girl who was standing nearby heard Ashley and said...{with a disgusted look} you have a sister in speds? {speds = teen slang for special ed}


Later on.....this was posted to my daughter's Facebook wall: {with this picture}

My little sister Emily has Chromosome 17 q 21.31 micro deletion syndrome. That means she's a lot different than us, or as people say " Special needs." I ask one simple question.. why do people say the word " retarded " &or make fun of people with learning disabilities? They really are no different then me and you. you just never notice. You don't even understand how horrible it makes some people feel when you say that ONE WORD. They can still shoot for their dreams, and do the things we all do.. it just takes a little longer. I'm so grateful that my little sister is in my life, because she makes me realize things all you other people don't. Em is probably one of the best sister's i'll ever have, and even if she's VERY different from me, that will never stop me from loving her with all my heart. she's my baby sister, part of the family, the love of my life♥ I love you Emily!!