Rene from CT radio, Tim, Rob from ESPN, and Br. David (who smiles even when asleep!)
“Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do but how much love we put into it.” Bl. Teresa of Calcutta
Do you know how many men with Down Syndrome own a restaurant in the US? One! And that man is Tim Harrris of Albuquerque, NM whom Br. David Lorenzo and I had the honor of meeting at Bozzuto’s annual Dreamride fundraiser for Special Olympics. Tim quipped that he had more medals than Michael Phelps! Surely, he also has a record for hugs given, some 60,000 at last count, including one for the President last month.
Tim’s restaurant is fittingly named Tim’s Place and is managed by his close friend Ryan. Ryan could not think of a better place to work as he sees Tim dance into work every morning and gives him a hug while asking how he is doing.
Sometimes I feel pity for those with disabilities, but I am learning that they are God’s gift to us. What makes our society great is how we look after the most vulnerable.
Thanks to Mike and Jayne Bozzuto for leading the way here in Connecticut.
