Welcome Back~
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be disabled? A recent news clip featured an organization trying to shed light on the subject. In celebration of Barrier Awareness Day, Voices For Independence went to a mall providing wheelchairs and other disabled accessories for people to try out.
See the results.
http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=7580&type=News
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Christian Writing Network
Hello Everyone~
Coming off of yesterday's disappointing events, I am sad to report that Kayleigh (daughter of The Freemen's -a previously highlighted blog on my site) passed away on Monday. She now sits in the Father's presence. My condolences go out to the family; may they find strength during this difficult time. Despite her limited time on earth, her story as well as her family's persistent faith touched millions.
On to today's post, my apologies if my posts are shorter than usual. My family is entertaining relatives that have come to visit from Michigan. As a matter of fact, it's one of their first visits since we moved here.
So for now, I hope this will suffice. This writing network features some inspirational blogs. I'll admit, some of them haven't been updated for a while. But they are still noteworthy. At some point, I hope to get around to updating my links on the blog.
Stay tuned..
Http://cafe.lindenville.com/
Coming off of yesterday's disappointing events, I am sad to report that Kayleigh (daughter of The Freemen's -a previously highlighted blog on my site) passed away on Monday. She now sits in the Father's presence. My condolences go out to the family; may they find strength during this difficult time. Despite her limited time on earth, her story as well as her family's persistent faith touched millions.
On to today's post, my apologies if my posts are shorter than usual. My family is entertaining relatives that have come to visit from Michigan. As a matter of fact, it's one of their first visits since we moved here.
So for now, I hope this will suffice. This writing network features some inspirational blogs. I'll admit, some of them haven't been updated for a while. But they are still noteworthy. At some point, I hope to get around to updating my links on the blog.
Stay tuned..
Http://cafe.lindenville.com/
Monday, May 11, 2009
God's Purpose for The Disabled Community
Okay,
So I've come off yet another disappointing day. Once again, my personal assistant has decided it's just too much for her. Her reasoning is logical, she has two kids of her own to think of and the distance is just too great. But where does this leave me? It's a humbling experience to know that this is going to be a constant part of my story for the rest of my life. Depending on someone for your very existence day in and day out. But isn't that the way life is supposed to be?
Part of me must have sensed this coming because I had been thinking a lot about this. Sometimes I just can't imagine going through the routine again another day. After all, a life such as this one is a hard one to travel. Believe me, I know. I struggle with questions regarding therapy and surgery on a daily basis. Truthfully, I don't know what's best for me anymore. I think I'm struggling in terms of coming into my own-as a woman, as a daughter, and as a individual.
Thankfully, it's the breath of life that keeps me going every day. I don't know how he does it, but he does.
Along those lines, I came across this website then I think you may be interested in. Feel free to take a look.
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1769_God_Is_Purposeful_in_Creating_All_People/
So I've come off yet another disappointing day. Once again, my personal assistant has decided it's just too much for her. Her reasoning is logical, she has two kids of her own to think of and the distance is just too great. But where does this leave me? It's a humbling experience to know that this is going to be a constant part of my story for the rest of my life. Depending on someone for your very existence day in and day out. But isn't that the way life is supposed to be?
Part of me must have sensed this coming because I had been thinking a lot about this. Sometimes I just can't imagine going through the routine again another day. After all, a life such as this one is a hard one to travel. Believe me, I know. I struggle with questions regarding therapy and surgery on a daily basis. Truthfully, I don't know what's best for me anymore. I think I'm struggling in terms of coming into my own-as a woman, as a daughter, and as a individual.
Thankfully, it's the breath of life that keeps me going every day. I don't know how he does it, but he does.
Along those lines, I came across this website then I think you may be interested in. Feel free to take a look.
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1769_God_Is_Purposeful_in_Creating_All_People/
Friday, May 8, 2009
All a Matter of Perspective
Well,
It's that time again -the weekend. I don't know about you but I'm looking forward to it. Recent reports predict good weather, so I'm hopeful. But you never know. Still, my youngest niece is celebrating her first birthday Sunday; so, it should be a fun time.
Today, I came across an interesting website relating to people with disabilities. The author of Perspective Is Everything: Living with A Disability-What a Blessing examines the unique power that words can have in describing a person with a disability. Too often we struggle with what is politically correct an American society. How should we characterize someone who is different from us? It's a difficult question to answer, but Michael Gerber puts it in the way I have never heard before. I think you will be enlightened
Http://mgerber.blogspot.com/2009/05/watch-your-language.html
It's that time again -the weekend. I don't know about you but I'm looking forward to it. Recent reports predict good weather, so I'm hopeful. But you never know. Still, my youngest niece is celebrating her first birthday Sunday; so, it should be a fun time.
Today, I came across an interesting website relating to people with disabilities. The author of Perspective Is Everything: Living with A Disability-What a Blessing examines the unique power that words can have in describing a person with a disability. Too often we struggle with what is politically correct an American society. How should we characterize someone who is different from us? It's a difficult question to answer, but Michael Gerber puts it in the way I have never heard before. I think you will be enlightened
Http://mgerber.blogspot.com/2009/05/watch-your-language.html
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Encouragement: Blogging against Disabolism
Hey Guys~
Okay, so I know I'm behind by a few posts. As you know, we had a surprise party for my brother and it's taken a while for my family to recover. Lately, it seems as we are always running somewhere and I don't have much time to write and reflect. Life gets busy, you know? That being said, my posts may be shorter than usual for a while as I resume therapy and such. But please know that I will be putting the same amount of work and heart into them as I usually do; it's just that other things have taken precedence-one of the being a book I have worked on for several years. What has caused this change of heart? Well, I was able to attend a writer's conference last night; admittedly I have lost faith in the project sometimes, but my family has not. So I am going to give it another try.. God willing, "He Will Finish This Good Work" in Me.
Anyway, it has recently occurred to me that May 1st was Blogging Against Disablism Day. Truthfully, I never did really understand the purpose of this day. Many of the posts I often read in regards to this day express anger and frustration in regards to disability discrimination etc. On the one hand, I can understand where people in my situation are coming from, but anger really doesn't get us anywhere! Does it? Don't get me wrong, expressing our feelings for discrimination is a good thing, but I think it should be done in love and understanding.. That is the only thing that will bridge the gap in today's society.
Keep that in mind as you read the entry below that features many posts regarding Blogging Against Disablism Day
http://blobolobolob.blogspot.com/
Monday, May 4, 2009
Kayleigh's story
Welcome Back,
How did everybody's weekend go? Mine went off without a hitch. It's going to be my brother's 30 birthday this week, so my sister-in-law and my family decided to throw him a surprise birthday party. He didn't suspect a thing. I was surprised by how many people he knows from around here. Of course, he's been living here longer than we have. Every year, I continue to be amazed by the new perspective that my brother has given me. He has grown so much, experienced so much; I can only hope to follow in his footsteps.
As long as I'm reminiscing, thinking about how far my brother and I have come, reminds me how grateful I am to be alive. To make a long story short, I was born 2 1/2 months early and had to spend 37 days in the University of Michigan Holden Intensive Care Unit for "preemies". My stay there lasted for about a month before I was finally able to go home. They didn't know it then, but my parents would later find out that I would have cerebral palsy. I am amazed at how far I have come since those days of breathing tubes etc. I trust that God will do great things through my life, using my testimony of struggles to bring glory to his name.
But not everyone is so lucky. Recently, I came across the story of the Freeman family. This remarkable young couple gave birth to their daughter Kayleigh over a year ago and still haven't been able to take her home. Kayleigh is considered the 1 pound miracle to her family as well as to millions around the world. This family is a testimony of great strength through adversity and hope to all of whom they touch. Whatever happens, I'm sure God has great plans for little Kayleigh -on earth or in Heaven.
http://kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/
How did everybody's weekend go? Mine went off without a hitch. It's going to be my brother's 30 birthday this week, so my sister-in-law and my family decided to throw him a surprise birthday party. He didn't suspect a thing. I was surprised by how many people he knows from around here. Of course, he's been living here longer than we have. Every year, I continue to be amazed by the new perspective that my brother has given me. He has grown so much, experienced so much; I can only hope to follow in his footsteps.
As long as I'm reminiscing, thinking about how far my brother and I have come, reminds me how grateful I am to be alive. To make a long story short, I was born 2 1/2 months early and had to spend 37 days in the University of Michigan Holden Intensive Care Unit for "preemies". My stay there lasted for about a month before I was finally able to go home. They didn't know it then, but my parents would later find out that I would have cerebral palsy. I am amazed at how far I have come since those days of breathing tubes etc. I trust that God will do great things through my life, using my testimony of struggles to bring glory to his name.
But not everyone is so lucky. Recently, I came across the story of the Freeman family. This remarkable young couple gave birth to their daughter Kayleigh over a year ago and still haven't been able to take her home. Kayleigh is considered the 1 pound miracle to her family as well as to millions around the world. This family is a testimony of great strength through adversity and hope to all of whom they touch. Whatever happens, I'm sure God has great plans for little Kayleigh -on earth or in Heaven.
http://kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/
Friday, May 1, 2009
Chronic Babes: No, it's not not what you think!
Welcome back, everyone~
While I await for responses to my previous series, I will reflect back on this week. It's certainly been a long one for me. Most days I am on the go too busy to reflect on my life in a wheelchair. After all, that's the way things are going to be for the rest of my life. Why dwell on something I can't probably ever change -unless by some miracle Jesus decides to heal me with the help of science in the future.
Most days, I wake up saying, "Yes, I am disabled. Now, how can I make the best out of my circumstances today?" I don't allow myself to dwell on the negative feelings that can sometimes surface when you realize that finality of the circumstances. But every once in a while God allows you to go there. That is what happened to me today.
My almost 4 year-old niece was downstairs with me while my mom was helping me get ready for the day. Elizabeth (that's my niece's name) , asked my mom to help her. I think it's because she's at that age where she is growing more curious about my disability and why she continues to have to help me with everything. Mom explained it's because my legs don't work. She proceeded to show her how far my legs moved or didn't move as the case was. Long story short, that illustration really reminded me of how limited I was.
That leads me to ask you, how do you explain a disability to your little ones?
On to today's post, I came across this new website that considers people with disabilities just as beautiful as anyone else. Please feel free to take a look: http://www.chronicbabe.com/
While I await for responses to my previous series, I will reflect back on this week. It's certainly been a long one for me. Most days I am on the go too busy to reflect on my life in a wheelchair. After all, that's the way things are going to be for the rest of my life. Why dwell on something I can't probably ever change -unless by some miracle Jesus decides to heal me with the help of science in the future.
Most days, I wake up saying, "Yes, I am disabled. Now, how can I make the best out of my circumstances today?" I don't allow myself to dwell on the negative feelings that can sometimes surface when you realize that finality of the circumstances. But every once in a while God allows you to go there. That is what happened to me today.
My almost 4 year-old niece was downstairs with me while my mom was helping me get ready for the day. Elizabeth (that's my niece's name) , asked my mom to help her. I think it's because she's at that age where she is growing more curious about my disability and why she continues to have to help me with everything. Mom explained it's because my legs don't work. She proceeded to show her how far my legs moved or didn't move as the case was. Long story short, that illustration really reminded me of how limited I was.
That leads me to ask you, how do you explain a disability to your little ones?
On to today's post, I came across this new website that considers people with disabilities just as beautiful as anyone else. Please feel free to take a look: http://www.chronicbabe.com/
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