Why people in Western countries, call their parents by their names? Lol. It's weird. But oh well... I've been in the US and everyone don't call their bosses Maam/Sir.
Would love to see Rufus go through one of the many University programs for people with special needs. I started as a caregiver in the early 90’s when the first community group homes were taking off and we’ve come a long way in understanding how capable people with Downs are. Only one generation ago Rufus’s parents would have been heavily pressured to put him in an institutional setting. So glad us so called normies realized we were the obstacle in the way of people with special needs. You go guy. Love love love your spirit !!
My brother is now 52 years old ...he is bright ,funny and loving ,but he was born deaf & babies with DS did not have a hearing test in the 60’s He was put in to care when he was 6 years old because He had DS & my father was ill & mother couldn’t cope although she visited him every single day until she died. He is happy in his own flat with supervision & the help of one of my brothers who lives nearby. I live in another country & was never around for him ,but think of him most days...this is my loss, not his .. thank you for these beautiful videos , they are so appreciated
A lot of guys out there could learn a thing or two from Rufus about how to be a great, kind, funny, hard working and confident man. What a guy. What a family. ❤️
Having grown up in Kaikoura I understand you wanting to get out there and experience living in the big smoke Rufus... Kaikoura is a beautiful place with amazing people and will always be home.
Rufus, you are an inspiration to people with DS and to people in general. I have a 16 year old son with DS and you've given me so much hope. You are a light in this world. May God help you make your dreams come true.
I absolutely LOVE this video. Thank you for focusing on Rufus and allowing us to get to know him-- he is SO wonderful and has a lot to teach the world. Bless him and his family!
This was so fun to watch, I have a cousin with DS who's also 23 though she's quite different from Rufus. She's soft-spoken and shy at first but with her family and friends she's super funny, always has fun activities ready and she's such a caring person. Growing up around a relative with DS is wonderful, especially being autistic since it allowed me to build a connection with someone who's as honest as me.
Rufus you are the man!!!! You are so clever, hard-working, confident and so on. You are so lucky to have such a loving family. Sending my deepest love from Turkey. 💛💛💛💛💛
Rufus seems quite high functioning and seems like a really great guy!!!! There is truly no love like that from someone with downs!!!! They are some of the most loving people in the world!!!!
I’m playing with my DS grandson right now. He’s 18mo old and so Much fun I can’t ever put him down. I keep wondering what he will be like when he grows up but if the DS kids we had at our school or in my town growing up are any indication I feel that everyone will love him. He has so much family Support and I feel he will thrive as much as possible. I can’t wait to show him how to do things since I’m a well rounded tradesman and I always need help. I remember we had to DS kids at our high school and literally everyone loved and supported them….I mean you take one look at a smiling DS kid and instantly melt at their kindness and innocence. It really Makes you want to be a better person and protect them from harm with your life. I know that in school if anyone picked on a DS kid there would have been 50 people right there ready to stomp the crap out of them. Precious people.
This is how I always pictured how my son Jason Paul would have become like had he lived. I lost him at 4-1/2months to SIDS. He had the same beautiful straight black hair that stuck straight, up in the air with olive colored skin with shiniest deepest dark eyes! He was so damned gorgeous! And when he smiled at me his eye's sparkled, like brand new black coal!!
You are all so lucky to have each other. Just live each other. We don't get to have those people long enough. Just enjoy each other while you got them. You guys are all so awsome.
My nephew has Down Syndrome. He is coming up on 17years old. He is the youngest of 5 children. He is the best thing that has ever happened to our family. He is very smart and has a wonderful since of humor.
NotAMemer For a child with Down Syndrome his intelligence/ intellect is above average. He reads at a 5th grade level and comprehend what he reads , his mathematical ability is on about a 3rd/4th grade level. He can count change, add, subtract and do simple multiplication ( but is still learning) he loves military aircraft. His mother ( my sister) has worked very hard teaching this child. It takes phenomenal patience to work and teach a child with Downs. He is also a type 2 diabetic and takes insulin 4 times a day. When he ages out of the high school (21 year old ) he will go off to the local University where there is a program for young adults with compromising intellects . He is really excited about going to college as his 4 older siblings have. I have worked many years with children who have Down Syndrome ( nurse ) some of these children can only grasp very simple tasks and some that can actually read , understand math and can spell.
watching this the timing was perfect last night the movie called poppy was a nice movie i love downs syndrome people,when the smile their whole face lights up
The biggest smile came to me today as I watched Team Emirates win the America’s Cup from the UK and seen Rufus in the team NZd camp and help lift one of the team out the water. You are amazing and made my day xxx
My cousin has DS and has been married to her husband for 5 years. She also went to university in a special program, earned a certificate, and has a career. Her husband also has DS. If y’all have questions about the next steps lmk and I’ll put you in touch with her and her family. Her parents advocated for her independence and might have advice.
Hi Rufus This video popped up in my feed and I recognised you and your family! - I was your family's house cleaner many years ago in Sumner!! I remember you were always keen to help me and would cheekily unplug it while I was vacuuming 😂 Anyway just had to say "Hi" to your family and all the best to you! 😊 Catherine
Any updates on Rufus? Has he moved to Christchurch? Still working and job and has he found a girlfriend? I LOVE this channel by the way, thanks for such amazing stories
I have such in interest in watching and learning on topics such as this. This is great. I would love to know if Rufus knows how many people he's already affected in a month. Im in Boston proud to say and just got done watching this. Rock On Rufus!!!!
Wow and you help is that's great. You love what you are doing is wonderful and still are beyond the stars. Anyone that gets to meet you will be beyond lucky. I glad this site.
There shouldn’t be any dislikes he’s doing a good job!!!!! I have so many bff who have this and there funny and amazing and loving~~~~ best people ever
Rufus your a Wonderful young Man, and so lucky to have the Awesome family and siblings you have, I hope you can achieve your dreams, just seeing your strength is Amazing. Good luck 👍
I love rufus his presently that love so much I so want to meet him one day if I’m in his town he just seems like very nice guy to be round and his family members is juts amazing support to him I hope he he have amazing life 😎
I love how this story went from wanting to move to Christchurch for a bigger life to being part of Emirates Team NZ and drinking champagne out of the America’s Cup on a world stage 😂 absolute champ
