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Restaurant Owner With Down Syndrome Captures The American Dream
The Foundry ^ | January 8, 2014 | Ericka Anderson

Posted on 01/19/2014 4:14:50 PM PST by Conservative Beacon

You might not expect a child with Down syndrome to grow up and become a small-business owner — but that’s exactly what Tim Harris did.

From the time he was 14 years old, his parents say, Harris was determined to own a restaurant. His dream came true several years ago when his father helped him get it off the ground. Today, “Tim’s Place” is thriving in the business of “breakfast, lunch and hugs.”

The “Tim’s Place” website offers a famous quote from Walt Disney to explain the driving force behind his dream: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Harris’ success encompasses the spirit of the American Dream, which dares to promise that in this country, there’s no discrimination or cap on what one can accomplish if they set their mind to it.

(Excerpt) Read more at blog.heritage.org ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food; Society
KEYWORDS: downsyndrome; newmexico; timharris; timsplace
I'm a sucker for these kinds of stories. These are the stories that make America. They're what we're about.

America exists to secure the liberties that allow us an opportunity to have a dream and work hard and persevere to achieve that dream.

The "Dream" is alive and well for those with a vision and the commitment, determination, and resilience to realize that vision.

What a country!

1 posted on 01/19/2014 4:14:50 PM PST by Conservative Beacon
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To: Conservative Beacon
America exists to secure the liberties that allow us an opportunity to have a dream and work hard and persevere to achieve that dream.

Nonsense. He didn't build that. Ask Obama if you don't believe me.

2 posted on 01/19/2014 4:24:13 PM PST by Maceman
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To: Conservative Beacon

Thanks for those inspiring words! Very well said. And a great story too.


4 posted on 01/19/2014 4:42:01 PM PST by jocon307
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To: jocon307

Nice-looking young man.

5 posted on 01/19/2014 5:05:02 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Point of interest.)
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To: Conservative Beacon

When do Moochelle and the Obama regulatory regime shut him down because his food is “unhealthy” — not enough kale cakes and wheat grass smoothies.


6 posted on 01/19/2014 5:10:00 PM PST by twister881
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To: Conservative Beacon

Bingo!


7 posted on 01/19/2014 5:20:42 PM PST by Flick Lives (Got a problem with the government? Have a complaint. Get a free IRS audit!)
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To: jocon307

Funny seeing this story here on FR at this time. Our priest talked about this young man and his restaurant at Mass this morning. He used him as an example that all life is precious and pointed out the fact that a large percent of babies who are known to have Down Syndrome before birth are aborted.


8 posted on 01/19/2014 5:44:16 PM PST by JaguarXKE (1973: Reporters investigate All the President's Men. 2013: Reporters ARE all the President's men)
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To: JaguarXKE

I’m glad your priest was talking about this. It’s a very inspiring story.

A little off topic, but not really, I always remember years ago my brother and I were living in Brooklyn. One day we met up by the subway when we both got home from work, it was the height of rush hour. My brother pointed out a woman leaving the subway and making her way (presumably) home. She was walking with great effort because she was using 2 crutches. My brother said “you see somebody like that and you say: what do I have to complain about?”

I always remember that, but to be honest, I still complain a lot. My brother was a bit of a stoic.


9 posted on 01/19/2014 5:52:42 PM PST by jocon307
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Thanks, that’s a much better picture than the one at the link!


10 posted on 01/19/2014 5:53:21 PM PST by jocon307
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To: Conservative Beacon

I worked for many years at a hospital that had an agreement with a nearby state hospital to provide care for their adult residents.As a result I came in contact with many,many Downs Syndrome patients...most of whom were rather...if not seriously...ill at the time of our meeting.What struck me about them was their kind,gentle nature.My contact with them taught me an important lesson about human nature.


11 posted on 01/19/2014 6:19:54 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Osama Obama Care: A Religion That Will Have You On Your Knees!)
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To: Conservative Beacon

Hubby and I have been there several times. In fact, Tim was just on the news the other night for his annual Hug-A-Thon which raises money for charity.

He’s a good guy and the food isn’t bad either.


12 posted on 01/19/2014 7:36:40 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: Conservative Beacon

http://www.firstpost.com/topic/organization/morgan-stanley-tims-place-hug-a-thon-for-firefighters-video-9lXEwLMkcd4-143-1.html


13 posted on 01/19/2014 7:40:59 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: Gay State Conservative

There was once a young man in church who made the whole church shine as if with angels. He was the “spirit” that greeted all at the door with a hug and a big “How are you?” Jeff gave me a sense that Down’s Syndrome is God’s message to mankind on how to love without conditions.


14 posted on 01/19/2014 7:41:08 PM PST by WVNan
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To: CedarDave; LegendHasIt; leapfrog0202; Santa Fe_Conservative; DesertDreamer; OneWingedShark; ...

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15 posted on 01/19/2014 7:42:31 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: leapfrog0202

Thanks for sharing this! He’s a great example to us all. He’s a successful entrepreneur who also uses his business and influence to help others.

I’ll say it again. I love these stories. This is what keeps me believing in what we’re fighting for.


16 posted on 01/19/2014 7:55:26 PM PST by Conservative Beacon
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To: Conservative Beacon

What a great, inspiring American story!


17 posted on 01/19/2014 8:06:39 PM PST by laplata (Liberals don't get it .... their minds are diseased.)
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To: leapfrog0202

Thanks for Pinging the NM list!


18 posted on 01/20/2014 8:04:22 AM PST by CedarDave (Fox News - Obama couldn't sign up for healthcare because the system couldn't verify his identity!)
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To: CedarDave

No problems Dave. Had I known you were away for a bit, I’d have searched thoroughly and pinged the other articles. Sorry. Hope all is ok.


19 posted on 01/20/2014 3:06:02 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: Conservative Beacon

I’ll say it again. I love these stories. This is what keeps me believing in what we’re fighting for.


I’m with you! I love reading things like this. They give me hope.


20 posted on 01/20/2014 3:06:59 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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