tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034594805144324978.post291368190432098129..comments2022-11-11T07:59:35.886-07:00Comments on Homeschooling Mom of Four: This Week (A Raw and Real Post)stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966764582179459848noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034594805144324978.post-11315091639504181172015-08-18T13:33:22.928-06:002015-08-18T13:33:22.928-06:00Stephanie - I am the mother of a young woman with ...Stephanie - I am the mother of a young woman with Down synsdrome. She turned 24 in May. Believe it or not, I still have to allow myself space and time to feel grief at the loss of a 'typical' child. She's not. But you and your husband are so very wise in looking at all of the things your Sarah can do - look at all of her accomplishments. I wouldn't trade my Sierra for a world of typical children; I can't begin to tell you how much she teaches me, the light she shines on everyone she meets, how she demonstrates a purity of spirit and faith that transcends what is considered a disability. I think of it as a different ability. Your words remind me of how debilitating comparisons can be, yet we live in a world of comparison, don't we? I pray that you and your husband continue to strengthen each other, listen and support each other. You are on a journey. An adventure. (Oh! And don't sweat the play-doh - she's playing with it in her own way...) I hope you have a blessed week, I'm your new neighbor at the Special Needs Blogger Link-up - apparently late to the party. :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263629738556756592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034594805144324978.post-751577872957307842015-08-15T00:25:19.428-06:002015-08-15T00:25:19.428-06:00I love the permission you give yourself to feel th...I love the permission you give yourself to feel the way you do and then the truth you speak and know who you are as her parent. Beautiful post.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728038263126959742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034594805144324978.post-82020303375662911092015-08-14T07:06:03.740-06:002015-08-14T07:06:03.740-06:00That was beautiful. It's not always easy, but ...That was beautiful. It's not always easy, but it is always worth it. Hang in there!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335542187353472464noreply@blogger.com