Monday, August 4, 2008

Magic Marker Monday - For Elliot


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Our daughter, Nora, is quite talented artistically. She forever tells me that she will help Elliot and “He can be as good as me, mommy.” I told her of Magic Marker Monday, and mentioned that I would be working with Elliot weekly on his art. She said that she’d like to display this recent masterpiece for him, in honor of him in fact.

Nora has such a big heart.

The unicorn really works here, you see.

For, as she stated, “Elliot is unique; he has Down syndrome which makes him different; but, it is better to be different than just like everyone else.”

Just like the unicorn.

It is typical like a horse, but “Mom, it flies and has such a lovely horn.”

“Wouldn’t it be great if Elliot could fly?”

14 comments:

Melissa @ Banana Migraine said...

That is such a lovely picture! What a sweet sis Miss Nora is!!

Stephanie said...

You have a wonderful daughter

Maddy said...

Love the rainbow. mine drew nothing else for the longest time. so many happy memories.
Best wishes

Lori said...

What a sweet sister, and a special picture. Elliot is precious.

Thanks for allowing me on your blog, I look forward to learning more about your little guy!

Rebecca said...

just beautiful - the drawing and Nora and all!

:)
Flutter Bug
www.flutterandfly.com

Debbie @ Three Weddings said...

People sometimes worry how having a child with Down syndrome will affect the other children. All they need to look at this picture and the story behind it to know that their sibling is not a burden but a blessing. My oldest daughter also sees the benefits! They often help us to see even more of the blessing we have received!

Stay cool! We aren't much cooler here in Kansas!

Anonymous said...

What a sweet sister!!! Her artwork is beautiful, too!!!

Trish said...

What a beautiful picture and a wonderful daughter you have!

Lindy said...

Oh, Michelle -- I think Nora could take her pick as either an artist or a poet! This is just the sweetest post I've seen all day :)

Nora's picture is just lovely, and her heart is beautiful beyond words.

~Michelle @ 5MFSN

Tammy and Parker said...

Okay, I'm not sure what I love the most....the picture or the love that came with it!

All 4 My Gals said...

Oh she's amazing!

mandaroo63 said...

That a sweet lovely girl you have. It's a beautiful picture, and I love the words behind it.

Christina said...

What a sweet soul she has..I have tears in my eyes. The siblings of kids with disabilities are those that I pray will be a bright light in the next generation.

Shannon @ Gabi's World said...

Oh Nora is such a sweetheart!