Down Syndrome Awareness: Sometimes He's a Stinker

[Down Syndrome Awareness month] 

Our Daily Fred: Some of the most common things that are said to the parents of kids who have Down Syndrome, or maybe it's just some of the most common things said to US were: "Oh, THEY are just soooo sweet." 

Or, "Oh, THEY are so loving all the time!" 

Or, "Oh, THEY love music."

And I feel like this is the 2 truths and a lie game, except I'm not sure which one would be the lie. 

It would depend on the day, amiright? 

Because "they" ARE sweet, and "they" ARE loving...but not all the time. 

I mean, I'm not...are YOU? 

And in case you had any doubts, we went t the hardware store this morning...to pick up some disaster-relief supplies for hurricane victims. Ya know, just tryna be the hands and feet of Jesus.

But one of us was.not.havin.it. 

Oh, he loves Jesus, but my routine-loving, schedule-driven son was not informed in advance of our impromptu outing. He had his lip stuck WAYYYY out. I can usually get him into a good mood, but not this morning.

Also? He was wearing a shirt from our church that said, BE THE CHURCH across the front.

Ruh-roh.

I'm guessing he's willing to "be the church," as long as it's not early on a Saturday morning.

As far as loving music goes, that's usually true of him...and all of his friends. Except with country music. Joshua likes it, but he doesn't want to admit it...he says he's a "city boy."

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7