Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy: In Defense of Hope

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

In Defense of Hope

Patronized one too many times, discounted one too many times, shoved towards a vat of idle bitterness one too many times...

I do not accept, I do not stand by, I do not jump into that vile lake of "I give up."

Come read me at Hopeful Parents.

In Defense of Hope (and of Faith in Humankind)

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Thank you for teaching me something that I will carry forever. You constantly help me in all of your posts.; June 16, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Angelica mom to JesusRTS said...: I love reading everything you post! thank you for teaching us a thing or two!!! =); June 18, 2010 at 9:04 PM

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About Addie

Addie is a default smiler at 9 years old. She was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome at 2.5 years of age. She has had 3 surgeries, has sleep apnea and parasomnias and is functionally non-verbal. Though she has different cognitive machinery than the average 8 year old, through the help of sign, her communication device and a creative teaching team, she holds her own socially and academically in her regular second grade classroom and out the world.

Addie's present plans for the future include becoming an olympic swimmer, riding horses more than once per week, jamming as a drummer and leader of a rock band, meeting Rachel from Signing Times in person, making a guest appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba in the "cool tricks" segment and winning a golden ticket for a tour of Willy Wonka's factory. But these are subject to change without notice.

About Cate

Cate is a gregarious 13 year old about to enter hight school. She is a kind and thoughtful, generous sprite who also knows how to push buttons. Her confidence and beautiful singing voice have landed her on stage many times through choir, forensics and theater. She recently dazzled us all with a solo in her school musical.

Cate's current plans for the future are to be drama teacher and sign language interpreter, using both to run an inclusive theater. On alternate days, she'd like to be a rock star, actress and assistive technology specialist. We have good reason to believe she has time, passion and talent for all of the above.

Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

In Defense of Hope

2 comments:

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