An True American Hero

When I think in the future of the United States of America, I think in the children including my son, who has a genetic disorder. As today we celebrate the Independence Day of this wonderful country, we also celebrate the Independence of our son, who with a genetic disorder has accomplished many milestones and it is doing many things as a toddler; even although, he doesn't walk yet. But the best of all, he is has a very independent personality as any other two year old.

He impresses people around him when they discover this little guy who has an extra chromosome is able to wash his hands, brush his teeth, help with dressing and undressing, match objects by picture, recognizing the primary colors, say the short sound for the alphabet, play with flash cards, do small chores at home and so on. He is a good learner regardless his genetic condition. He is a very healthy child regardless the syndrome. His growth chart is excellent regardless the hypothyroidism. A kid with a genetic disorder has to try harder than his typical peers, but our little boy doesn't give up even though he can not take his gross motor skills for granted. Even he has a genetic condition that affects his body, it doesn't affect his soul because he keeps amazing people around him for every accomplishment he has done. For this an more, he is a true American hero!

Even although I am not an American citizen yet, I love this country as mine. To show my respect and gratitude to this country, I inculcate to my son love for this country and respect for freedom regardless the syndrome.

"I have learned this, at least, from my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."

~Herry David Thoreau, Walder, 1854

That American dream of a better, richer, and happier life for all our citizens of every rank, which is the greatest contribution we have made to the thought and welfare of the world. That dream or hope has been present from the start. Ever since we became an independent nation, each generation has seen an uprising of ordinary Americans to save that dream from the forces which appeared to be overwhelming it.

~James Truslow Adams

Video of Tommy's tribute to his motherland,

The United States of America.

My son is saving the American Dream in every

common hour of his life.

Happy Independence Day!