While this happened a few years ago, we know the “R” word continues to be thrown around. This reminder is to help others learn some “special needs” manners! BOSTON (AP) 11/10 – “LeBron James said he was sorry for using the word ‘retarded’ in a postgame news conference.” I know it’s been a while since this was “news” but the “R WORD” hasn’t gone away, so it’s still news....current to each of us … [Read more...]
How Can Hardship Be Good?
Friends of ours in an Asian land shared a very interesting thought: “People here love rice, but because of the shortage of land, someone developed a way to grow rice underground. Somewhere under the world’s largest city, they grow rice. Initially, the rice did not have much flavor. The reason, they discovered, was because the rice was not exposed to the elements outside—the scorching heat, the … [Read more...]
Things Never Happen The Same Way Twice
Aslan is the Christ figure in the C.S. Lewis story Prince Caspian. The lion in Narnia is analogous to the story of Jesus. Teaching a lesson to Lucy, he says, “Why didn’t you come to me for help?” She responds, “I’m sorry, why didn’t you come in to save us like last time?” Aslan replies, “Things never happen the same way twice.” Perhaps you’ve learned as I have that no matter how many times … [Read more...]
Fast Forward Fifteen
Returning to my seat at the airport gate, Joe motioned with his eyes, for me to observe the three people sitting just in front of us. Their backs were to us, so I did not readily see what he was trying to tell me. He quietly said, “Just watch, I’ll be right back.” Within moments, the 45-50 year old man began conversing with the elderly couple in their late 70’s to early 80’s – more than likely … [Read more...]
Watch It!
Going through airport security with our son Joey can prove to be interesting. His special needs requires us to “prompt” him to take off his shoes, “prompt” him to move forward, “prompt” him to go through the x-ray on his own. He listens, usually, but basically needs prompts. We have our routine. Joe put his things and Joey’s into the bin and sent the items on their way. At the end of the … [Read more...]
Time For Transparency
A young couple has come into our life whose son is special needs. They are trying to cope with the initial news of his disabilities, the on-going therapies, and so much more. They mentioned to us that they have times of great frustration. They wondered if that ever happens to us. Time for transparency! Yes, even after almost 32 years, there are great times of exhaustion and frustration in … [Read more...]