I have to tell you guys a sweet story, LaraMN, pay attention, here baby.

[Midlodemocrat]

My friends Jen and Rich have a beautiful daughter, Nadilee Rose who has Down Syndrome. She is 10.

When she comes over to my house, which is pretty often because she is just such a delight, she always wants to type. So, I set her up on one of the computers (whichever one I'm not using for work, or the teenager isn't using to IM :eyes: and away she goes.

I bought her a Smith Corona Electronic Typewriter on Ebay and it came last night. (Remember those?)

You guys would have been weeping if you could see the pure, unadulterated joy in that little face when I brought it over to her. She had an absolutely ear to ear grin. We set it up and she started typing right away. She's very high functioning, reads and all, but more importantly, she is an absolute gift from God.

When my FIL died, (she loved him), she brought me a bear to put in his casket. She came to visit my husband in the hospital. She is, quite simply, the most beautiful human being I know.

Anyway, wanted to share. Because I love her so much.

[Zookeeper]

1. What a sweet thing to do for her, Midlodem!

Actually, today I took one of my kids in for a physical, and in the waiting room was a boy with Down's Syndrome. I'm guessing he was 3 or 4 and he was a delight because he was so full of laughter and joy, bouncing around the room. I felt happy just watching him.

[driver8]

2. Your story brought tears to my eyes...

Nadilee Rose sounds like an amazing person. You are lucky to have her in your life.

Thanks for that story. I've been down in the dumps the past few days and your story cheered me up!!

[bluethruandthru]

3. Thank you

for the beautiful story! What a good heart you have!

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. This only confirms my impression...

that you are an extremely nice person.

Jeez, wish I had known, I have an old Olympia electric typewriter in my closet that hasn't been used in years.

[Midlodemocrat]

5. Shameless kick for a beautiful child.

[bigwillq]

6. Awww...what a nice story.

She does indeed sound like a wonderful girl. You are blessed to have her a part of your life.

:hi: :hug:

That was a very nice gesture on your part to buy her the typewriter.

[Midlodemocrat]

8. You know something.

It's only money. The pure delight on her face was worth millions.

When I called her to tell her it was here, she said "Oh my stars".... She's a doll.

[NewWaveChick1981]

7. Midlo, Nadilee sounds like a total joy!

What a loving, sweet child! :) She loves you a lot and obviously you love her too. :hug:

[LaraMN]

9. And you sound like a great friend to her and her family...

:loveya:

What a great story, Midlo! She sounds like a gal I'd love to meet! I can't wait to see what Jack's like at that age.

[Midlodemocrat]

10. She is truly amazing. You would love her.

I'll send ya a pic.

[MissMillie]

11. that is a great story

a lesson for us "normal" folk: there is a great reward in the small things we can do to make each other happy. Her smile made your day. And it cost you very little in money, time and effort.

You're a beautiful person.