This is from 2009, but I wanted to re-post it because today is "Spread the word to end the word" day. Every time I hear somebody refer to Skyler as "retard" I die a little more inside. Our-kids is a group of over 1000 people who all are people who are in one way or another in the special needs community. Most of us are parents, but there are teachers, doctors, therapists, siblings, and some are the person with the diagnosis. It is a worldwide community, but most are from the United States. We benefit from having an international membership, because it can be quite interesting to hear about viewpoints or medical procedures that are going on in other countries. Over the years, I have had faceless names become close friends, engaged in discussions about body functions you wouldn’t mention to your doctor, and gained a valuable sounding board for advice and ideas. I have grown to care about a lot of these people, and their lives as much as some of my own friend
I went, I read, and I thank you for directing me there. You're a good guy. xo
ReplyDeleteI adore JJ!! I'm on my way over there right....NOW.
ReplyDeleteShe had some great points!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of bloggy love, thank you!!! I'm SO glad I asked your opinion. I hope everyone takes your video to heart. : )
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I hired a man a few years ago who has been in a wheel chair since a skiing accident when he was 17 (he's now in his 40s). I learned at lot from him, most of all that he may be in a wheel chair but that doesn't keep him from living. He drives a BMW convertible with hand controls, is married to an attractive daughter and, two years ago, adopted a beautiful Chinese girl. That dude is livin' large.
ReplyDeleteit was a very poignant, touching video.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Thanks for sharing Skydad and JJ.
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