[tri-med] Re: Prediction

Laurie,

Thanks for sharing this, so very true!

At 03:28 AM 1/04/2007, you wrote:
>Hi.........
>I just read this and thought it was appropriate to share...wish I would have
>read it sooner!!
>
>With our normal kids, we approach the future as unknown and fill it in with
>our own happy fantasies. We cherish the illusion that they will always be
>alright, that everything will turn out for the best. We see their talents and
>abilities and dream of doctors and dancers, astronauts and 
>presidents. Although we
>have moments of fear and worry, we do not count on there being bad things in
>store for them. In the bright landscape of our minds there are no serious
>accidents, terminal illnesses, or violent crimes. We do not 
>persistently imagine
>their teen and adult years plagued bay bad grades, chemical dependency,
>depression, or failed relationships. However, when it comes to our 
>child with a
>disability, we press to know the whole child now, including what her 
>future will be.
>Instead of nurturing dreams inspired by her talents and abilities, we
>entertain nightmares fueled by her lacks and limitations. To imagine 
>one child's
>future without pain or problems is as mistaken as believing that 
>another child has
>no gifts or potential. Between these two extremes lies a more valuable
>awareness; we do not posses or own any of our children.They are not us. Their
>futures are not ours to predict and control. Our job is to discover 
>who they are in
>the time they are with us and prepare them as best we can for the lives that
>are theirs to live.
>
>from the book Changed by a Child.
>
>Laurie
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Jocelyn, Wife to Frank, Mother to Ian, Gillian & Susan. Maker of 
quilts, singer of songs,
Nanna to Carly 19, Mathew 18, Ashleigh 17, Alex 14, and Tess 10 years 
old with T18.
also step Nanna to Carrie age 19. & Great Grandmother to Eli, Jonas & Escha.
Living in NSW, Australia 

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