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23.03.2025
Anne-Lise Andresen
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Human rights are designed to ensure

that we take care of the most vulnerable groups in our society

( not from reality - not for contest )


  Daniel is a "different" child
  The doctors said he might just be a slow starter
  Daniel had something unfamiliar and different facial features
  He ate poorly and was fed through a tube
  There were many worries and hospital visits

  Six months passed before he received his diagnosis
  Daniel had Williams syndrome
  A rare, congenital condition characterized by
  a characteristic appearance, 
  developmental defects in the cardiovascular system,
  reduced growth and developmental disabilities
  As parents we had many questions
  It was a roller coaster for a long time

  Today Daniel is eleven years, a joyful boy
  who loves to draw, dance and listen to music
  Our son is a loving and cheerful boy
  - let the "different" children shine
  They are good enough – more than good enough

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/1/2025 9:56:00 AM

Anne-Lise, it's a measure of our entire society....the way we care for and treat those with disabilities and differences. You're absolutely on target with what you point out here. There should be plenty of resources and help available in any just society. Glad this is working out and it reveals who you are for real. We can tell from all your poetry that you have a kind and loving heart. Something very special.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/25/2025 5:30:00 AM

It is so sad that there are so many different kinds of these disabilities. I did not know how many there were until I started looking into it. It is very hard on parents who have a child like this who faces challenges in life that we as somewhat "normal" people face. Thanks for raising awareness to this disability. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/25/2025 5:50:00 AM

- Many challenges for the whole family ... both good and bad, Sara - Many thanks for your compassionate comment :) - hugs

Jay Narain

Date: 3/24/2025 11:24:00 AM

Children with autism and physical help needs should not be ignored. Usually, they are very sharp compared to normal kids. Nice poem.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/24/2025 11:10:00 AM

Hello Anne-Lise, this is such a touching write, Daniel looks so sweet in the picture, all children are a blessing, I pray that he’ll continue to excel. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead, my friend. Stay Blessed.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/24/2025 9:28:00 AM

What a powerful/lovely write. We never know what God will give us. Each child is a blessing. I do not remember her name but she paints holding the brush in her mouth. Hugs... Hope you have a pretty spring day..........

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2025 10:52:00 AM

- Some are born without arms... paint with their mouths or feet... absolutely amazing, Paula :) - Thanks for reading :) - hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/24/2025 7:01:00 AM

Dear Anne-Lise, I cried tears of joy for you and I love your most beautiful poem. I love his name. :) My youngest daughter at age 18 months growth had stopped. My wife and I spent 2 years in and out of CHOP (Philadelphia Children's Hospital). They told us she would not survive beyond 5 years old and to take her home and live the best you could. She is now 27, married, and pregnant with her first. What happened? God! Spring Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2025 7:18:00 AM

- Of course you love the name :)))

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2025 7:17:00 AM

- So glad the doctors were completely wrong ... two years of worry ... it's truly a roller coaster of emotions, Daniel :) - You fed her with lots of love, and she survived... what a story of sunshine ... soon to be a mother ... and you a grandfather ... congratulations :) - I'm crying tears of joy for your family :) - hugs and love

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/23/2025 2:12:00 PM

a touching poem, anne-lise! every child deserves a chance to shine, despite the challenges that some are burdened with. you've expressed this quite beautifully...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2025 7:33:00 AM

-Ilene, I will never forget :Trump's comments Those people. . . " Donald said, trailing off. "The shape they're in, all the expenses, maybe those kinds of people should just die." - hugs

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/23/2025 1:37:00 PM

This is so special! Thank you for sharing. Inspirational too. Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2025 7:35:00 AM

- There are so many touching stories... on this topic, Heidi ... a battle in life... is won with love :) - hugs

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/23/2025 12:06:00 PM

Anne-Lise, a touching story about your son Daniel. - hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2025 7:41:00 AM

- This poem is not from reality ... I have no son, Tania :) - I have worked with many "different" children ... not a day without smiles, laughter and hugs ... and a few tears :) - hugs