Even in his weakest moments, a boy cant go too long without his train!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wordless Wednesday is never wordless...
Developing a dependence on Signing Time videos...
Even in his weakest moments, a boy cant go too long without his train!
Even in his weakest moments, a boy cant go too long without his train!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Resting and reflecting
Ty Christian is resting and playing and I am reflecting on our journey together. It seems I have had so many people recently ask me why I did this, why I took this on. I usually reply with "What?". Now this is not as question as to 'what are you talking about' but a question as to 'what is wrong with you'.
If a child is placed in your arms, whether it be by birth or any other means and that child needs you, would you not be obligated by love to do what ever it takes?
I have to wonder when someone makes a statement or asks a question like that, are they human? Do they have hearts?
Ironic as it is, it seems they are referring to his scoliosis lately and not Down syndrome.
I find the reactions to him changing. They used to be comments on how cute he was as baby and now they are more directed at his many diagnoses. And as odd as it seems they are directed at the "trouble taking care of him". As I said, are they human?
I envision these people as ones who feel that everyone but themselves are dispensable. If they have a cat and don't feel like caring it for it they would just get rid of it...or a dog who barked at the wrong time. Its gone. Everyone and everything there just for their convenience.
At the end of life, when you look back, when you take one last glance at your hands, what can you say you did for others in your life? Can you say you felt truly loved?
As I reflect on this while Ty is lying on the floor playing and healing, I realize that it is love that moves me to give and love that I receive in abundance. It is this love that would make me climb any mountain and overcome any problem to see his smile.
If a child is placed in your arms, whether it be by birth or any other means and that child needs you, would you not be obligated by love to do what ever it takes?
I have to wonder when someone makes a statement or asks a question like that, are they human? Do they have hearts?
Ironic as it is, it seems they are referring to his scoliosis lately and not Down syndrome.
I find the reactions to him changing. They used to be comments on how cute he was as baby and now they are more directed at his many diagnoses. And as odd as it seems they are directed at the "trouble taking care of him". As I said, are they human?
I envision these people as ones who feel that everyone but themselves are dispensable. If they have a cat and don't feel like caring it for it they would just get rid of it...or a dog who barked at the wrong time. Its gone. Everyone and everything there just for their convenience.
At the end of life, when you look back, when you take one last glance at your hands, what can you say you did for others in your life? Can you say you felt truly loved?
As I reflect on this while Ty is lying on the floor playing and healing, I realize that it is love that moves me to give and love that I receive in abundance. It is this love that would make me climb any mountain and overcome any problem to see his smile.
Friday, October 2, 2009
We are home!
Here he is all braced and with his IV pump. This is an interesting get up..most of it is out of his way...sometimes. We had to improvise by taking the stuffing out of monkey for him to pack his pump. What can I say? It works!
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