tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post6539627455069863872..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: At The Metro CenterDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-41470538043169452572007-11-27T17:36:00.000-05:002007-11-27T17:36:00.000-05:00ok so i goofed in the previous post it should read...ok so i goofed in the previous post it should read...I work for an amazing organization here in the States that does incredible work with people with various disabilities, you've consulted with us several times and commented on the wonderful work we do and the dedication of our direct service staff. But I’m scared about what having a child with a disability would mean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-73640756664002568562007-11-27T14:41:00.000-05:002007-11-27T14:41:00.000-05:00Dave I read you blog all the time usually at lunch...Dave I read you blog all the time usually at lunch and in chunks...and I might get a blasted for this but I think I understand that couple. I work for an amazing organization here in the States that does incredible work with people with various disabilities, you've consulted with us several times and commented I’m scared about what having a child with a disability would mean. I know that parenting is difficult, I wasn’t disabled and neither were my brothers and we gave my mom hell in spades but I look at the people we support, at the success stories and that’s still not the life I would want for my kid…I believe as an agency we work hard to ensure that people’s lives are rich and full and as unfettered as possible but I want more. There are still way too many people who have fallen through the cracks at one time or another people who have been abused and mistreated and marginalized. I know that things are getting better and that there is remarkable progress being made, but I’m still scared…and it’s not just about disability, I’m African American, a lesbian and my partner’s white I’m scared about what all that means for my kids as well. Society is becoming much more open and accepting, but oppression and prejudice are still very real and quite frankly I don’t want to spend my life fighting for normal, for a fair shake, trying to protect my kids from a world designed to make them feel inadequate. Maybe I’m young and naïve but I just want more…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-87975077624306464802007-11-24T15:28:00.000-05:002007-11-24T15:28:00.000-05:00I love what one Anonymous said..."I'll take "inter...I love what one Anonymous said...<BR/><BR/>"I'll take "interesting" over "perfect" any day..."<BR/><BR/>I agree wholeheartedly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-67235753913912234042007-11-23T19:58:00.000-05:002007-11-23T19:58:00.000-05:00My children are my joy. One is "normal" (whatever...My children are my joy. One is "normal" (whatever that is) and the other has DS. Right now my youngest (ds) son's biggest "dis"ability is being a boy. Whew!anyway wanted to leave you with a link from the DSA of Cinncinati. They have produced a video for new and expectant parents of children with DS. Great video. Would be a great alternative to the usually downer attitude when the news is delivered. <BR/>http://www.dsagc.com<BR/><BR/>And as always Dave, you give me hope and inspiration that my children will grow up in a better world, a more educated world when it comes to enveloping, including and loving those who are different.<BR/>Pleasant & safe travels while you are across the "pond."Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703289388994841686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-85165670203940049762007-11-22T12:27:00.000-05:002007-11-22T12:27:00.000-05:00I'll take "interesting" over "perfect" any day...I'll take "interesting" over "perfect" any day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-10045891379085935742007-11-21T21:52:00.000-05:002007-11-21T21:52:00.000-05:00It is a very special kind of love and it's sad tha...It is a very special kind of love and it's sad that some people may never experience it because they can't see past the nose on their faces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-5374500233245383292007-11-21T20:04:00.000-05:002007-11-21T20:04:00.000-05:00Sad that the young couple have not discovered the ...Sad that the young couple have not discovered the joys that someone like my son can bring to life.Keihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095184831191402113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-74553390500250135332007-11-21T16:52:00.000-05:002007-11-21T16:52:00.000-05:00What worries me is a whole society so caught up in...What worries me is a whole society so caught up in thinking that everything has to be perfect, and if it isn't, than it is worthless.rickismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817042750959998664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-51568890311112442002007-11-21T16:27:00.000-05:002007-11-21T16:27:00.000-05:00It is my experience that disabled childen invite y...It is my experience that disabled childen invite you to a very special kind of love, and give it to you in return, intensely, and that nothing on earth matches this ...happiness, this particular, truthful joy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881820813337843551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-34742053174145777372007-11-21T06:57:00.000-05:002007-11-21T06:57:00.000-05:00My children with disabilities have been one of the...My children with disabilities have been one of the greatest joys of my life. I am a better person because of them. I, too, worry about the young couple you observed. They have no idea what they are missing.Ashley's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621835327282616218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-56836195967925294012007-11-21T04:17:00.000-05:002007-11-21T04:17:00.000-05:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhcZRFcjbhwIt's not...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhcZRFcjbhw<BR/><BR/>It's not related to your post, but I don't know any other way to reach you -- I thought you might appreciate this video of a DS man singing the nat'l anthem @Fenway Park, with a sign interpreter as well and with the entire park's attendees support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com