tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525985579775978639.post5781496868225421324..comments2023-05-23T04:56:21.024-04:00Comments on The Retarded Mother: A Walking Litmus TestThe Retarded Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09157223871852109919noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525985579775978639.post-7338235740989297022010-02-11T12:56:26.827-05:002010-02-11T12:56:26.827-05:00kamerica, I just learned how to post a comment on ...kamerica, I just learned how to post a comment on my own site. <br />I love the question you pose about what, if anything, one might say to a family with a child with special needs. I don't want to speak for all families (so speak up some of your other parents of SPED kids!) but it can be as simple as, "Oh, I like that kind of soup too." "Looks like ya'll are out having a good time." "Isn't it wet outside?" Anything--very banal, chit-chatty kind of thing. Elevator talk. I wish my mother were still on earth. She would talk to anybody about anything...So embarrasing, but now I look back and see how she was really just connecting us with one another.The Retarded Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157223871852109919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525985579775978639.post-4005454116847488912010-02-08T14:27:09.166-05:002010-02-08T14:27:09.166-05:00You're reeling this New Yorker and old college...You're reeling this New Yorker and old college buddy into your imperfect boat.. even if currently an ocean away in Prague. And I agree with you that together this boat floats;apart it sinks. And there's sure no guiding it with our eyes closed... and while it's hard as hell to lead with our eyes open, we cannot allow our suffering to lead us into paralysis. I'm reminded of this: "Hey, draw the boat away from the shore so I can teach, show you guys how to fish." The guy knew how to rest and keep on going. So does the Dali Lama who says "Sure life is suffering but once you accept that you can live and get on with it!" Hah. Taylor bypasses all of that... he's out there with the abundance. While for those of us who "know" it's a different choice. One that depends on how you look at it. I believe in Darwin and scientific discovery but I also look at the results of The Age of Reason and seem much to be desired, i.e., "knowing isn't everthing. There is much more to pursue. Rock on sister.Roz Dimon (Rozolution)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05200331441234488671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525985579775978639.post-63705594858158511432010-02-08T12:39:20.545-05:002010-02-08T12:39:20.545-05:00I remember when Taylor was born. John and I were ...I remember when Taylor was born. John and I were working with Bo and I was pregnant with our first child. I found myself wondering how we would deal with it if we found out that our daughter had Down Syndrome. I knew then what I know now, that nothing can prepare you for that type of news. But by writing this blog, you are taking us along on your personal journey and giving us little glimpses of what life is like for you as a parent of a Down Syndrome child. By generously giving of yourself, you are helping us understand differences. I confess, I am guilty of looking away in a store but it's not because of discomfort but rather a lack of knowledge...how should I act? Why would I say anything if I don't know the family?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11576564776810842327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525985579775978639.post-40907458367582914512010-02-07T09:24:51.135-05:002010-02-07T09:24:51.135-05:00WOW, I don't know what to say except Taylor is...WOW, I don't know what to say except Taylor is truly blessed to have his loving family.<br />Ya'll are blessed to have Taylor. Cindy always looked forward to seeing Taylor when they were young children and still speaks fondly of him today. I haven't seen Taylor in such a long time, but he won a place in my heart the first tiime I met him. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983692194244975146noreply@blogger.com