My husband, Don and I took a short vacation to Plymouth, Massachusetts back in July to visit our very good friend, Andrew Botieri. Andrew is a very accomplished professional with a successful track record in sales/advertising and a very talented musician!
We were thrilled to be able to attend Andrew’s performance at a local resort called Plymouth Sands hotel. There was a little boy in the audience with his parents who was wearing a very colorful madras plaid shirt. Andrew called out to him “Who’s that in the madras shirt?” The boy looked down at his shirt, beamed a smile and yelled, “Me!” The little boy’s name was Garrett, and it was evident that he had down syndrome. His parents shared that he loved to dance to the song “Blue Suede Shoes!” So, Andrew persuaded Garrett to come up to the front with him and perform. What treat for all! Click on the video link to experience Garrett and Andrew performing!
Oh, and I might mention that Garrett received a standing ovation and high fived every person in the audience on his way back to his seat! In turn, each person returned the high five with a generous tip, a $5 dollar bill! Garrett made out like a bandit!
What an unforgettable moment not only for Garrett, but every person who experienced this little boy who truly was filled with love and happiness and was whole heartily “in the moment!” Garrett’s Mom came up during the break and said “You all made Garrett’s night, to which I replied, “Oh, no, it is he who made our night!”
Click on the video link to experience Garrett and Andrew performing! Priceless! Just Priceless!
