People

I was very vocal yesterday in my opinion of

Las Vegas ~ it's not my favorite place.

But let me say something about people.

 

We have encountered some incredible people.

 

During our time here, as in so many instances,

we have found people who are kind, considerate,

and sort of melt when Kyle is around.

 

We saw the "Tournament of Kings" show,

at the Excalibur Hotel/Casino.

It was fantastic.

Kyle was a little bit nervous, as he often

is in new situations, a very nice man named,

Jason, came over to talk to Kyle.

Kyle wouldn't answer, so he started talking to

"the hubby".

Jason is from New Zealand.  His uncle

has Down syndrome.  We learned that his uncle is in

his 60's and his (Jason's) Grandma is in her 90's.

He hypothesized that it's because she doesn't want to leave his uncle.

We talked for quite a long while.

It was so very nice...

...we met another member of the "club".

Down syndrome draws people together.

 

One day of our stay, we went to lunch

at an Irish Pub Restaurant.

Kyle ordered "fries".

I asked the waitress if she knew where, within walking

distance, I could go to find a loaf of white bread.

One of Kyle's mainstays is white bread.

She was so kind.

She brought us a loaf from the restaurant kitchen. 

No Charge.

A very nice gesture to make one boy's life better.

 

Today we rode the tram between hotels,

people were so kind. 

Grinning at Kyle's antics on the tram and

always wishing him well.

 

People can be so kind.

People can be so compassionate.

People, given the chance, see a "stellar spirit"

and choose to respond with softness and smiles.

 

I am always grateful for those who,

with no knowledge of us as individuals,

take the time to choose kindness.

 

People can be so good.