He amazes me....

My brother tonight amazed me. He's always amazed me I should say. He's won the special olympics once (basketball). I cried that day of pure joy. He achieved getting his drivers lic., I cried that day. He's achieved having his own job, overcoming the looks. He is what we all should be. Not self absorbed, not self conscious. Tonight Steve asked if he was "down syndrome". I replied "No, why do you ask?" He thought that being DS was about figuring out your sexuality. (he's confused about sexualities b/c of other around him that are insensitive and rude to that matter) I said nothing more than, "No Steve, those two things are different." I went along with naming the people HE knew that were dx with Down Syndrome. Steve amazes me.  I can sit next to Steve and feel honored, proud, that I get the chance to say I helped, that I get the chance to say, look at him...now that's an example for us all. That I get the chance to say that's my brother, that's my blood. This adult with disabilities works, is the most stable worker i know, the most dedicated to work person I know. He cares for everyone he encounters, even when it comes off as "inapropriate", it's caring. (trust me). I'm amazed by Steve every day of my life and every day of the rest of my life I will continue to be amazed.