tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post3504060605127915429..comments2024-03-28T16:29:04.865+00:00Comments on Downs Side Up: Happy Christmas Mr Geoffrey ClarkDowns Side Uphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806066168756340802noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-91419898146540817632013-01-10T09:08:01.519+00:002013-01-10T09:08:01.519+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288552256166203167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-82350175058236130382013-01-10T09:06:12.505+00:002013-01-10T09:06:12.505+00:00Hayley, this is lovely, thanks. I cited you in my ...Hayley, this is lovely, thanks. I cited you in my own blog about our daughter with DS (and other stuff). I hope you don't mind, you can read here: misliterature.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-58980385758675810382012-12-21T18:32:21.457+00:002012-12-21T18:32:21.457+00:00This is beautifully written Helen. Well done. I w...This is beautifully written Helen. Well done. I wish I had the ability to write the way you have, if I did I would have said exactly the same thing (my little 5 year was also a shining star in her school nativity) xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-56589318913907075662012-12-21T12:29:07.093+00:002012-12-21T12:29:07.093+00:00Well said, and beautifully written. I am a support...<br />Well said, and beautifully written. I am a support worker and work with several people with Down's. Each and everyone one brings a smile to my face and makes my job so enjoyable and rewarding. <br />I wish Mr Clark could visit the respite home I work in and see for himself how much of a contribution people, from all walks of life, make to society.<br /><br />If one good thing has come from his ramblings, is that I have heard some great stories, and seen some even better photos on twitter.<br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Dylan. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424641081776686018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-57323514842194772922012-12-21T12:24:36.273+00:002012-12-21T12:24:36.273+00:00
Well said, and beautifully written. I am a suppor...<br />Well said, and beautifully written. I am a support worker who works with several people with downs. <br /><br />Just the other day it took just a few seconds, for one of the girls I work with, to make me smile as soon as I walked through the door. I wish Mr Clark could have seen this. <br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br /><br />Dylan<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424641081776686018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-35870021064557713632012-12-21T11:56:58.060+00:002012-12-21T11:56:58.060+00:00Absolutely wonderfully written, I also have a 9 ye...Absolutely wonderfully written, I also have a 9 year old precious, much loved son with Down's Syndrome, we would not swap for the world. I am just smiling thinking how embarrassed dear old Geoffrey must feel, what a complete idiot, but then again he probably did it for 15 mins of fame as that is the only way he could be noticed. Would much rather be noticed for a kind nature, generous with love and hugs and funny just like my boy.<br />Well done to youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-9853165824751202332012-12-21T00:41:03.873+00:002012-12-21T00:41:03.873+00:00Thank you so much Hayley xThank you so much Hayley xcrimminshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121056933935881119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-88982646107364007682012-12-20T22:49:30.135+00:002012-12-20T22:49:30.135+00:00that was lovely to read and just couldnt have been...that was lovely to read and just couldnt have been put any better. good on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-14889870665778657202012-12-20T22:01:11.478+00:002012-12-20T22:01:11.478+00:00So beautifully written. I hope it reaches him! He ...So beautifully written. I hope it reaches him! He is a fool xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135609506240026291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-67850279522010348612012-12-20T21:48:26.380+00:002012-12-20T21:48:26.380+00:00Thank you Hayley, I truly hope he reads it and iss...Thank you Hayley, I truly hope he reads it and issues an apology (though I doubt he will)<br />We work so hard to make people see just how more LIKE children of their age than UNLIKE them our children are, that things like this, which only help us to take a step backwards, make me so bloody angry! <br />From a mum of 3 yr old twins, one of whom has DS (see, I can safely say that I do know how like another child of 3 my beautiful baby girl is!!)<br />Mel Prescott xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-36460705559685876692012-12-20T21:22:06.424+00:002012-12-20T21:22:06.424+00:00LOVE this. That man is an imbecile and if anyone s...LOVE this. That man is an imbecile and if anyone should be silenced, it's him. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-84677340818733451772012-12-20T19:57:19.178+00:002012-12-20T19:57:19.178+00:00So well put. Thanks Natty and Natty's Mum from...So well put. Thanks Natty and Natty's Mum from everyone that wants change.Terryhttp://www.dsthebigpicture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-19414671329054802722012-12-20T19:40:02.525+00:002012-12-20T19:40:02.525+00:00Wonderful post. Perfect in so many ways. Wonderful post. Perfect in so many ways. Helloitsgemmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-20563244282621252182012-12-20T19:22:33.403+00:002012-12-20T19:22:33.403+00:00Lovely post Hayley. xLovely post Hayley. xRoss Mountneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197824499243468021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-46921533306943175602012-12-20T17:31:52.468+00:002012-12-20T17:31:52.468+00:00I will share your beautifully crafted words.I will share your beautifully crafted words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248806479164874298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-71646481082997450382012-12-20T17:20:23.649+00:002012-12-20T17:20:23.649+00:00You wonderful, full of love, lady. I wish you a ve...You wonderful, full of love, lady. I wish you a very Merry Christmas with your family and friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-28298911236451347122012-12-20T16:22:34.713+00:002012-12-20T16:22:34.713+00:00When I read this this morning Hayley I knew it was...When I read this this morning Hayley I knew it was just perfect, watching the many more people read, share and tweet it during the day I again stand in awe at how you take the dignified route and rather than shout and scream you eloquently make your point so very clear in a way that is often so difficult. You are a wonderful advocate for parents and children alike, an amazing mother to Natty and a inspiration to many (me included!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-33048126317941880382012-12-20T16:21:58.990+00:002012-12-20T16:21:58.990+00:00When I read this this morning Hayley I knew it was...When I read this this morning Hayley I knew it was just perfect, watching the many more people read, share and tweet it during the day I again stand in awe at how you take the dignified route and rather than shout and scream you eloquently make your point so very clear in a way that is often so difficult. You are a wonderful advocate for parents and children alike, an amazing mother to Natty and a inspiration to many (me included!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-76029458040528591112012-12-20T16:02:43.637+00:002012-12-20T16:02:43.637+00:00Hayley Goleniowska, I applaud you, and your gorgeo...Hayley Goleniowska, I applaud you, and your gorgeous daughter..<br />and all other parents raising children with any disability xx<br />IvyRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747330970955413680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-6197858711797139252012-12-20T16:01:46.110+00:002012-12-20T16:01:46.110+00:00Hayley Goleniowska, I applaud you, and your gorgeo...Hayley Goleniowska, I applaud you, and your gorgeous daughter..<br />and all other parents raising children with any disability xx<br />IvyRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747330970955413680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-62246517007533078162012-12-20T15:00:10.246+00:002012-12-20T15:00:10.246+00:00A wonderful letter. One of my best friends has Dow...A wonderful letter. One of my best friends has Down Syndrome. I will be proud to have her walk down the aisle behind me as a bridesmaid in April. I cherish her friendship. We should share our experiences of how beautiful and ordinary life can be with these exceptional people and try to change the way the world perceives them. They have real value in our lives and communities.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174634710650717128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-46237055435026056572012-12-20T14:37:20.015+00:002012-12-20T14:37:20.015+00:00Sending Love to you and your lovely family Hayley,...Sending Love to you and your lovely family Hayley, your letter really touched my heartxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-54481680893415644752012-12-20T14:01:45.229+00:002012-12-20T14:01:45.229+00:00Hayley, I read your blog regularly and always look...Hayley, I read your blog regularly and always look forward to the next installment. Thank you for such a heartfelt and honest letter which will hopefully open up the eyes of the many ignorant people who are still around. Merry Christmas! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-27395964146813157082012-12-20T11:42:16.504+00:002012-12-20T11:42:16.504+00:00An absolutely wonderful letter there Hayley. Wish...An absolutely wonderful letter there Hayley. Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas xxxxxBeverleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648323027563656557.post-40403173516968090622012-12-20T11:12:21.061+00:002012-12-20T11:12:21.061+00:00You are welcome. Howlers are good too :) (It's...You are welcome. Howlers are good too :) (It's what my heart wanted to do x)Downs Side Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806066168756340802noreply@blogger.com