eye opener..

      Before I became an army wife I didn't really pay much attention to details about the army. Sure I noticed a man in uniform I mean I AM a girl but as far as what they did, the sacrifices they made, the shit they put up with on a day to day basis I had NO idea. Now my world revolves around the military. So now I am part of them sacrifices, I hear about all the shit they put up with on a day to day basis, and of course I hear about my soldiers job, what they do, what they are expected to do and so on...because this is now my world.
       A while back I was on a walk with a friend and I remember saying to her " I had NOOO idea there was so much advertisement about Down Syndrome, or Actors who have Down syndrome or the jokes that are made about Down syndrome on movies. Now I swear that's all I see, or hear about. Am I bad person I didn't notice these things before?"
     We talked about how until something is brought to your attention you don't really give it much thought. She was right this was an eye opener for me. Now that I live and breathe this life I notice the good the bad the ugly. The good being this beautiful baby a gift from the lord that has taught me patience, how to appreciate the little things, and how to love unconditionally.
       The bad would be turning on a movie and with in the first 30 minutes there is a joke about downs. For example the other night my husband and I were watching the Change up with Ryan Reynolds. Ryan  looks at this baby and says "he looks a little retarded is he?" the dad replies no and Ryan says " Not even a little downsy?" I know I know its a movie I get it but cant help but think would I laugh at this before Mason? Would I even notice that was said? I cant tell you how I would of reacted before Mason but I know now that when something like that is said I instantly go in mother bear mode and want to protect my cub. After this was said I looked at my husband, he looked at me and we both rolled our eyes not a word was said.
      I can't change what other people say or do. I can only change what I think, what I say and how i act, this is my world now and my eyes are open and if your a follower, or a supporter of Mason please be aware of your actions as well it can make a difference.