Difference

You Make A Difference:
Your child's progress might not be that easy to see on a day-to-day basis, but when you reflect from time to time on how far he or she has come, give yourself some credit: Would that progress have happened if you hadn't been planning, praying, pushing for it?
Everything you do for your child-every appointment, every therapy, every intervention, but also every smile, every hug, every conversation - makes a difference.
But you're also making a difference in the world. Every time you give information about your child's disability to an educator, you make a difference for the next child. Every time you give advice in a support group or online forum, you make a difference for that parent and family. You are a force for good.
Terri Mauro
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I couldn't agree more. This fight isn't just for S - it's for all the underdogs of the world. People who have no voice. I've always championed that cause. From the time I was so very little and cried as the "good guy" got beat up in wrestling. (smile)

My oldest was just nominated for PRESIDENT of her class!!!!! Can you believe it??? Her peers really DO accept her. We had her monthly meeting this morning and I was told by Ms Carla that the kids not only accept her they also have no problem calling her out when she does something she shouldn't be doing. THAT is true acceptance - in my book. She's not pitied, she's not looked at as "special". She's just her. Just brings tears to my eyes all over again.

She's doing well. She's reading well, and today she told me that she's not only a "reader" (as Mrs P always praises) but she's a writer too. :-) My team is just SO fantastic. I just pray that the rest of the way is just as good.

As a conclusion of my Valentines: I've really enjoyed the little essays by Ms Mauro and I'm grateful to N for the nice gift. They've made me think - they've made me feel very fortunate and they've made me feel strong to carry on the fight.
Happy Valentine's Every Body!!!