“You and I are a special people - with hope, love and faith!”translated

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Elena Kucherenko

Who would have thought ten years ago that one day I would say: “Daughter’s Down syndrome is a salvation for me!”

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Вера Васильева

There was a girl with Down syndrome in my hospital; her mother was also afraid at first, but then she said that her daughter taught her patience and true love. Thank you, Elena, for writing so directly.

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Martin Wagner

My friend in the choir told almost the same thing about her granddaughter with Down - at first she was afraid, and then she realized that the girl taught her not to rush and just be there. Thank you, Elena, for writing so honestly and without embellishment. We also have such families in our community, and they are very close-knit.

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Παρασκευή Παπαγεωργίου

I used to work in the parish kitchen and help a mom who had a child with Down syndrome. At first she didn't want to bring it with her, but then she said exactly what Elena writes: her child taught her not to run and to love unconditionally. Thanks for putting it so simply.

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