Its funny how things throw you into perspective - i must say to read Nancy's blog today "Earth Angel" post , was quite bizarre as i had a very similar encounter the other day at the local shop...A women campaigning for the local government was handing out fliers and my friend took one and noticed a policy on it for an education supplement payment for children with below average test scores, to help them get extra education - My friend commented that it would be great for Jaiden, so i commented back to her that i wonder if it still counts when your child is disabled? - The women campaigning overheard approached me and asked if i had a child with a disability, she looked a little bit excited by this prospect and i was a bit taken aback. When i replied 'Yes' She said she also had a disabled child, she looked so relieved/happy to talk with me and she was easy to speak to. She asked what my child had, i replied he is suspected to have Williams Syndrome, but we are awaiting genetic testing to confirm this - i then told her a bit about Williams and she informed me that her daughter had Retts and told me about it. She also commented on many of the wonderful qualitys her daughter has and how she wouldnt trade her for anything - there was so much love and so much sorrow in her eyes at the same time.I have realised , after this conversation just how lucky i am.If you are to have a child with a disability and you could choose which one i would pick WS. My son is such a Happy Person, everyone adores him - yes he has his share of problems, but god im lucky.