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Day 263 - AccessAbility
Monday, September 22, 2008
Because of Nick's CP, we were able to get free tickets to a preview of the cMoe's newest traveling exhibit, "AccessAbility." The exhibit was pretty interesting. You could type in Braille, try out a hand-powered stationary bike (which is what Nick needs!), and see what it's like to attempt many everyday tasks while being handicapped in some way. However, it wasn't the exhibit that affected me the most. Since this was the preview, the museum was closed to the public and was only open to disabled children and their immediate families. Whenever I'm in situations like that, I am always reminded how incredibly blessed we are. While, yes, Nick does have some motor deficits, the fact that he has no cognitive delays or communication issues is such a blessing. We would have loved him unconditionally, no matter what his disability might have been. But on those days when I start feeling sorry for him because he can't do a lot of things that the other kids do, I need to remember evenings like this. There are so many other kids with the exact same diagnosis who struggle so much more than he does.
II Corinthians 12:9 - And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness... "
Name: Amy Home: Indiana, United States About Me: I am a Homeschool Mom of 2 awesome children. This is my attempt at Project 365 - to chronicle our world through daily photos... See my complete profile
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This looks like an amazing out. Great words of inspiration as well.