Over President's day weekend while Joel was still in Children's, we had a special visitor from New York. Glaucio lives on Time Square where he is able to simply walk to his office at the Brazilian Embassy. He came to meet us and to visit Nauvoo as Lora's guest. Lora brought him to the hospital that Saturday morning, where we visited for a few moments as Joel slept. On Sunday, those of us at home had a very interesting conversation during and after dinner. I learned something of Brasil. Someday I would love to visit that country.
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We decided that Ella most likely has some Brazilian ancestry, for several reasons... and because she looks somewhat like Glaucio and she loved him immediately.
Glaucio had an older brother with Down syndrome who died as an infant...most likely of cardiac problems... in his mother's arms. So sad! At that time they didn't have the marvelous heart surgeries that we have now. It was interesting for Glaucio to meet our children with Down syndrome and to have them come sit next to him. He said it was "eye opening" to be here and experience what they are really like in person.
He enjoyed his time in Nauvoo and Carthage, going to the temple and the other historical places.
Here is a letter Glaucio sent today, with a link to a Brazilian song and video montage in honor of World Down Syndrome Day which is on March 21st (3 of the 21st chromosome make Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome). It's so heartwarming to me that our new friend is still thinking of these kids. Hugs to you, Glaucio! And thank you to Patricia!
Be sure to go to the URL to hear the song and watch. The children in Brazil are beautiful. Enjoy!
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Dear Dolores,
A friend of mine, Patricia Almeida, is deeply involved on the Down Sindrome movement and activist. I told her several times about your wonderful family and the marvelous experience to be with you all, specially with the kids. A well known Brazilian musician, composed a song about the Down Sindrome, his name is Lenine and the song is available in the link below, sent it to me by Patricia. She remembered about you and asked me to share it with you. It's a pretty song. The subtitles in English for the lyrics is available by clicking the English option on the CC bottom, on the down in the right hand side on your screen. Hope you enjoy the song, called World Down Sindrome Day..
Glaucio
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what an amazing experience for everyone. thanks for sharing.
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