Path to sainthood for Josie’s father.
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Path to sainthood for Josie’s father
The powerful story of Tom Vander Woude's sacrifice and tragic death on September 8, 2008 is not surpirsing when you look deeper into his life and get to know the man behind the story.
Tom's son, Joseph aka Josie who was born with an extra copy of chromosome 21 which is called Down syndrome, was 20 years old when his father saved him from the septic tank. Praise the Lord he survived and today he takes care of his mother at the farm he grew up. There are several myths related to Down syndrome, including short life-expectancy, and it is worthwhile knowing the facts: Facts, Myths, & Truths About Down Syndrome | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
For those that got to meet and interact with Tom, no matter how long or how short, they all use common words to describe his personality: humble, quiet, holy, disciplined, joyful, gentle, capable, self-less, hard-working, helpful and just. One of Tom’s colleagues who shared an office space with Tom, commented about a poem Tom had on his wall. “The poem is called I asked God. It is a tremendous poem and prayer especially for a parent of a child with a disability. But the last stanza helps someone understand Tom Vander Woude when it says, ‘I asked God to help me love others, As much as He loves me, And God said, Ah, finally, you have the idea.’”
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So why this presentation, what is happening now? What is this path to sainthood for Tom and how can you find out more? Join us for a presentation by his son, Chris Vander Woude who is also a board member of the guilt for Tom's cause.
Please reserve your free seat now.
Our venue is the Parish Hall of St John the Beloved Catholic Church at 6422 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101. There is plenty of free parking around the church.
Cheese & Wine starts at 6:15 PM.
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