Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
Thunderbolts’ Henderson thrives in the face of challenges – I’m a sucker for a story about a girl CP who plays softball.
Mother of man with cerebral palsy sues hospital over son’s DNR order – Stories like these (this one isn’t the first I’ve come across in recent weeks) are why, despite having two kids with special medical needs, I’m not too keen on the new health care law in the US. I don’t want doctors feeling pressure to make decisions without my consent.
Dave Fraser, marathoner with cerebral palsy, will compete in New York City 60K following NYC Marathon’s cancellation – Even more remarkable when you read how he’s going to do it.
Don’t label people with Down syndrome – Great opinion piece on the language used to describe people with T21. The R-word isn’t cool, but neither is the A-word (not THAT A-word…”angel”).
High School football player with cerebral palsy fulfills lifelong dream – A follow up to the link I posted last week. The opposing team clearly isn’t pursuing him with gusto, but he’s happy, so I’m okay with that.
Photo of the Week:
I’m actually including two photos this week, taken on different days, but still related. First, Sissy “schools” Nathan.
Then Nathan pays it forward to Daisy.
I love the Will Fahey story! They live the next town over from us and I’m trying to see if a friend can introduce us. As an aside, Will attends Cotting School, where we’re trying to get our son into too.