Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 June 2002 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, JUNE 14,2002

Mother designs clothing for physically disabled adults and children Continued from A1

at the Indiana Government Center. “Joyce is wonderful. Knowing that she is going through (basically) the same thing that I’m going through has helped me to come out about my grandbaby. I used to be really to myself, but when I learned that she had a special needs child, I was able to have someone to talk to about things,” said Johnson.

She continued, “By her doing the show, it gives handicapped people a chance to say ‘hello, I am here.' I’m glad she’s doing it.” * With the ails that Tilas has, Sullivan feels every moment is extra special and should be appreciated. All the other children contribute to the care of Tilas, and the family, as a whole is extremely close.

“(Tilas) is one that can pass away anytime. Even though he doesn’t talk and walk, his eyes say a lot. I think he knows a lot because he gives you different emotions towards things that go on. Throughout everything, I ask God to always let him smile — and he’s always smiling. He can be really sick and he’s still smiling. “God put him here for a reason

because it helped me to see a whole (new) side of life that I didn’t know and didn’t understand. When and if he does pass, I want to get a white dove and let it go. That’s because I care that much about him to let him go. He has touched so many people,” Sullivan emotionally said. Sullivan wants people to not take little things for granted. She often tells her children, who like

most kids, sometimes complain of small, insignificant pains to “step in (Tilas’) shoes for just one day then say what hurts. You are blessed and blessed beyond blessed.” To purchase “Chea” clothing or make donations to Tilas Sullivan, e-mail [email protected] or send requests via mail to P.O. Bow 22095, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

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