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Category: Yvonne Pierre

My children taught me the true meaning of unconditional love.

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Often people ask, “How can you say you’re blessed to have a son with Down syndrome?” My outlook on life has forever changed. I see my own challenges differently. He’s always showing me that life is so much bigger than self.

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Recognize that there’s something AMAZING about you. Everyone has something that comes very natural for them – natural gifts and talents. That gift/talent is that thing or things that comes easy for you, but hard for most. The greatness that is stored within was given to you, because it was meant to be used. Whether you’ve been running from it or haven’t discovered it yet, it’s there. It’s your job to discover and master it. It wasn’t given to you in vain, it’s part of your purpose.

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The increased desire to please God and seek HIS approval will decrease the desire to seek approval from man.

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You’ll have less heartaches and disappointments if you stop seeking from others the things ONLY God and you can give yourself!

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In many cases, people hold on so tightly to their past pains to avoid letting go of the “excuses” and the fear of having to be accountable for their life.

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My faith has strengthen. God has shown me through my son with Down syndrome to not take anything for granted. I’m more grateful.

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Don’t base your decision on the opinions of those who don’t want to see you grow.

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No matter what challenges or obstacles we experience, we must make a CHOICE to become better or bitter because of it. Will and pray your way through it. In my opinion, the difference between those who are considered strong and those who are seen as weak are what they DECIDE to focus on. But, having down moments don’t make someone weak, it makes them human. We wouldn’t be human if we don’t “feel”, but at some point we MUCH force ourselves to get up!

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You can’t expect to reap a harvest that you’re not willing to plant.

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Some people simply REFUSE to be happy. If they were stuck in a tunnel you can show them the way out and give them a light, but they will just sit there complaining about how they got there. They are more willing to fight to STAY there instead of fighting to coming out. Okay it happened. Now what? Stop focusing so hard on how you got there, focus on how you’re going to get out! Keep it moving!

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The enemy uses those things your insecure about. Free yourself and take your power back by being secure in who you are – flaws and all.

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