The Power of Connection

Dear Judy, glad you enjoyed the Day. Ive always found that these special people teach me so much. i dont have an answer. Are their perceptions/expectations of life more realistic? they dont seem as disallusioned or affected by the constant stream of Media hype about possessions etc., also there seems to be great empathy and a great sense of Community. I really think very few are lonely. Its lovely to think your son has got such a good quality of life. One he deserves so much

Thank you for writing this Judy!

Now you have me thinking.  Of course I am thinking of my son who has autism...yeah...certain things would just never occur to him.  He can act up pretty good but I know that he will never lie, cheat, or steal.  He is...innocent and guileless.  Sometimes this will make life very hard for him but in other ways...it protects him.  He isn't sitting and ruminating about why life is hard. 

I will never forget a client I had who...was dieing of breast cancer.  This woman was mentally retarded and in her fifties by then.  But she kept smiling...even to the day she died.  Her face really has stuck in my mind after all these years. 

There is a price to pay for being...less aware or concerned with the depths of life.  I don't know if I would say I would want to trade places with my son.  It is sort of a mute point anyway.  But...there is something to be said for having a pure spirit. 

I hope you write more Judy...you are good at it.  I definitely want to hear more of your thoughts and experiences.  Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us.

     What a fabulous thing you did, going and doing this walk.  Also, what a fabulous thing this group did for you.  

     Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all see the world and each other as these people or as small children do.  To wake up happy everyday and enjoy being with family and friends.  Enjoy life.  Some people think these people are disabled/defective,...but I think they are beautiful gifts!