Comments on: The Gift That Gives

By: All Rileyed Up

All Rileyed Up — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:26:23 +0000

This is a great post, and so true, esp “Often it is we who put the limits on our children.: I often have to take a step back and remind myself to let them be. Thanks for this post!

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:45:24 +0000

What a wonderful experience for Wil! He certainly gets around.

Good reminder not to put limitations on our kids, or on anyone for that matter. Thanks, Melody.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:40:52 +0000

Melody, Thanks for the reminder. Especially when we are around neuro-typical kids my daughter’s age, I can focus on what she can’t do. When I think about all the things she can do, I get a lot more hopeful.

Beth

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:47:55 +0000

Thank you. I feel like I should say more than that, but I can’t figure out which words to use…so just Thank you.

By: Maddy

Maddy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:45:51 +0000

A thrill indeed. My brother was covering the Paraolympics in Beijing. Although he’s a journalist [lives in Beijing] he wanted a few pointers so I suggested that he listen to the ‘Ouch’ Podcast to help with some insight as it covers all kinds of disabilities [yes I know it's from the BBC and therefore I'm biased, but it certainly helps spread a wider perspective.]
Best wishes

By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:05:24 +0000

Your words are so true. We must look like our children as children first and not their diagnosis. Although, when struggling to have a therapy covered, to help him close gaps in his delays and help him to overcome his aggressive and active seeking tendencies…it can be hard to look at him as just a kid. But goodness, it does feel good when we step back a bit and just enjoy who he is…a wonderful child!

Thanks for the reminder.

By: Spring

Spring — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:46:07 +0000

Along these lines, I recently stumbled across Lily’s Life is Great!, the blog of a 9 y.o. girl with Down syndrome who is acting in a movie! How cool! I wonder if this will link:

http://lilyslifeisgreat.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Jerk%20Theory

On a more personal note, I probably do look at my daughter as her diagnoses, mostly because her mental illness blocks me from getting to know her. What does she like? What is she good at? I know she’s good at math and swimming…maybe I should focus on those. You’ve given me something to think about and I thank you.

I learn A LOT here at 5 minutes for special needs!

By: Tammy and Parker

Tammy and Parker — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:17:57 +0000

I didn’t know Lantz’s history! wow! How impressive.

Will have some pretty great friends…….and a pretty great Mom too.