Check this out. And then show it to anyone who still thinks the word "retard" is funny.
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Thank you, so very much. Will spread around. Quite the antidote.
Posted by: shannon | March 10, 2009 at 01:04 AM
I've read this speech a few times, but have never seen it and heard it. It gives such a powerful, good feeling, and a comforting one, to a mother who knows how much it means. Thank you for finding it!
Posted by: Rachel Matta | March 10, 2009 at 02:21 PM
a thousand blessings to that young man.
and you for giving us the honor.
Posted by: drama mama | March 10, 2009 at 07:47 PM
This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I linked to this as part of my "best of the week" roundup of posts.
Posted by: Betty and Boo's Mommy | March 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Thankyou! i was having this issue at my school and our Pastor will be addressing it in Chapel!
Posted by: A caring Big Sister | March 19, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Amazing and inspiring. My son has only just been diagnosed with Autism. I have had to face the fear that he will be mistreated and teased because of who he is. This has been so encouraging and comforting to me. Thank you for reposting it here.
Posted by: New to this | October 07, 2009 at 06:34 AM