I went to Wal-mart today on the way home from Katie's 4 year appt at the doctor for milk and bananas. As I was getting bananas, an elderly lady wheeled up in her scooter and asked me for help. I got her the bananas she asked for and she turned to my girls and waved to them. The bear cub waved back and the lady said, "Oh what a beautiful Mongoloid child!"
I started to correct her, "She's not Mon.."
"Dear, I'm a nurse or I was before I retired in 1974, and I know a Mongoloid when I see one."
"She has Down syndrome. It isn't acceptable to use the term Mongoloid anymore. It's offensive." I told her.
"Everything has changed so much." She was shaking her head as she wheeled away.
One thing is true though, the bear cub sure is beautiful.
Ha, thank you for the laugh. At least she was well meaning. And yes, your daughter is beautiful :)
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