Friday, May 13, 2011
Two children that have touched my heart
When my son Connor was in 2nd grade, he was diagnosed with Perthes Disease, his femoral head was collapsing. He had an external fixator surgically applied into his hip by 7 long screws. He spent 2nd grade in a wheelchair. Connor was an active soccer player and could no longer run. (He is 11 now and doing great, and is on a premier soccer team). Connor stayed inside for recess and could pick two friends to stay with him. He chose another boy, who loved to play chess. They became fast friends. His mom called me and asked if they could have a play date, because her son has aspergers and he has a hard time socially and making friends. My son never realized he had aspergers. A few of Connor's friends did not call as much since they probably were not sure how he would be able to play. This story has always touched my heart and I repeat it often how my son who was physically handicapped at the time and the other boy who had a mental health diagnosis, became good friends and did not judge each other. To this day, they are still friends and to this day, Connor has no idea that his friend has aspergers.
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This is, indeed, a very touching story. Children are so much more accepting, than, we as adults often are. My middle son had apparent physical "differences", and is very much accepted. He has a truly wonderful personality, works in retail
ReplyDeleteand brings a little joy and kindness to customers every day.A few times, children have asked about his eyes, he has bi-lateral ptosis, drooping eye lids; he is never offended by their questions.
One of my friend's 3 year old son has been diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis which has delayed certain certain aspects of his development.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it always amazes me that the children with whom he interacts (including my daughter) are so accepting and have no issues with his development since they all grew up together. Yes, children do not judge like adults do and the more I think about it I feel that we are the ones that teach them to judge and discriminate. The adults need to change to make the world a more caring and loving place.
Oh wow, that is very touching. You must be so proud of your son too, to reach out like that. It's interesting how kids don't see differences amoung them, especially at a very young age. What a great bond they must have tho... (Sheryl, I also agree with you too, judgment/discrimination gets taught, it does start with adults! Sad but true. We definately have to make that change in society and the world around us)
ReplyDeleteThe world is filled with children who come to us with differences and disabilities and I am glad that you are an individual who has enough compassion to care for these individuals. I absolutely enjoyed reading your post and I hope to hear more from you because this, along with other comments, that there are still people out there who haven't been hardened by the world.
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