Comments on: Disabled http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/ May it nourish and strengthen us Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:12:52 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: cbouwhuis http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7345 cbouwhuis Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:25:18 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7345 Emily...as always, you touch my heart with your simply eloquent way. Thank you! Emily…as always, you touch my heart with your simply eloquent way. Thank you!

]]> By: Steph @ Diapers and Divinity http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7262 Steph @ Diapers and Divinity Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:41:55 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7262 This was fantastic. I can't say how much I admire the families who love and nurture ALL their children, despite the challenges that individuals can present. I've noticed they're blessed with great gifts to accomplish what's been asked of them, as we all are. This was fantastic. I can’t say how much I admire the families who love and nurture ALL their children, despite the challenges that individuals can present. I’ve noticed they’re blessed with great gifts to accomplish what’s been asked of them, as we all are.

]]> By: artigas http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7258 artigas Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:08:58 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7258 Thank you. I needed to "hear" that. Thank you. I needed to “hear” that.

]]> By: Kerri http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7256 Kerri Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:39:44 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7256 This brought tears to my eyes. Loved, loved this post, Emily. Thank you. This brought tears to my eyes. Loved, loved this post, Emily. Thank you.

]]> By: reenie703 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7255 reenie703 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:28:02 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7255 What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing. What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: rinngary89 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7254 rinngary89 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:43:57 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7254 Awesome post Emily, thanks!!! Awesome post Emily, thanks!!!

]]> By: Lisa http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7252 Lisa Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:41:03 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7252 What a great reminder of the sacredness of family ties. I agree that it is important for us to remind each other that being "productive" and "successful" are not easily-definable, measurable values and what is most important are our relationships with each other. What a great reminder of the sacredness of family ties. I agree that it is important for us to remind each other that being “productive” and “successful” are not easily-definable, measurable values and what is most important are our relationships with each other.

]]> By: aubrey http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7250 aubrey Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:04:42 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7250 This was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful reminder of what being Christ-like really means and looks like. Thank you. This was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful reminder of what being Christ-like really means and looks like. Thank you.

]]> By: Carlimac http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7247 Carlimac Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:41:49 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7247 S0 tender and beautiful. Thank you for reminding me what's most important in this world. S0 tender and beautiful. Thank you for reminding me what’s most important in this world.

]]> By: bek http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7240 bek Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:51:11 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7240 I am the mamma of a low functions daughter with Down Syndrome. My greatest fear is that her siblings will not be willing to take on the the burden/blessing of her care when we are gone (and these days, you can expect your child with DS to outlive you...). I love that you all take turns and keep her in the home she knows and loves. I know when we found about about her third chromosome, I worried that she would live a partial life b/c she would not be doing the things that my other "typical" kids would do. I quickly realized that she will have the same kind of life and get the same things that I want all my kids to have, she will have friends and relationships, she will learn to contribute (how ever small) to society and have joy in her family and daily life--just in a more simple way than my other kids. That is not half a life, it is a full life with different decorations and goals. Thank you for this. Thank you for your love of this sister. Thank you for making you mother in law (who I am sure is watching closely) feel peace that her little girl is being loved and cared for. THat is what keeps me up at night. What great family. I am the mamma of a low functions daughter with Down Syndrome. My greatest fear is that her siblings will not be willing to take on the the burden/blessing of her care when we are gone (and these days, you can expect your child with DS to outlive you…). I love that you all take turns and keep her in the home she knows and loves.

I know when we found about about her third chromosome, I worried that she would live a partial life b/c she would not be doing the things that my other “typical” kids would do. I quickly realized that she will have the same kind of life and get the same things that I want all my kids to have, she will have friends and relationships, she will learn to contribute (how ever small) to society and have joy in her family and daily life–just in a more simple way than my other kids. That is not half a life, it is a full life with different decorations and goals.

Thank you for this. Thank you for your love of this sister. Thank you for making you mother in law (who I am sure is watching closely) feel peace that her little girl is being loved and cared for. THat is what keeps me up at night. What great family.

]]> By: BYU Women.s Services http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7236 BYU Women.s Services Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:35:34 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7236 It's so good to remember that the things that we contribute to the world that aren't measurable are often the most valuable, especially when there is so much focus on acheivement in tangible forms. The people I have known with disabilities have taught me so many deep, important lessons about living, through the simplest things. It's so essential to be reminded of the most basic things that make life worthwhile. It’s so good to remember that the things that we contribute to the world that aren’t measurable are often the most valuable, especially when there is so much focus on acheivement in tangible forms.
The people I have known with disabilities have taught me so many deep, important lessons about living, through the simplest things. It’s so essential to be reminded of the most basic things that make life worthwhile.

]]> By: ABH http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7235 ABH Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:21:27 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7235 A thoughtful and tender perspective. Thank you. A thoughtful and tender perspective. Thank you.

]]> By: janet rife http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7234 janet rife Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:17:56 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7234 Thank you for a beautiful post. Thank you for a beautiful post.

]]> By: Kristy2 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7233 Kristy2 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:20:52 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7233 Thank you! I love the way your posts make me feel and think! I really appreciate your perspective!!! Thank you! I love the way your posts make me feel and think! I really appreciate your perspective!!!

]]> By: natalie_kay http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7232 natalie_kay Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:01:32 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7232 In our ward, we have three children in Primary with Down's Syndrome and two with severe autism. I have the privilege of serving as the Primary pianist and interacting with these children on a weekly basis. I can't explain what I feel when I am around them better than you already have: their spirits are magnificent. I am very proud of the other children as I watch them help their "disabled" friends participate in Primary activities. They are learning at tender ages that we all have talents and gifts to contribute. In our ward, we have three children in Primary with Down’s Syndrome and two with severe autism. I have the privilege of serving as the Primary pianist and interacting with these children on a weekly basis. I can’t explain what I feel when I am around them better than you already have: their spirits are magnificent. I am very proud of the other children as I watch them help their “disabled” friends participate in Primary activities. They are learning at tender ages that we all have talents and gifts to contribute.

]]> By: grannybabs http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7231 grannybabs Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:29:32 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7231 I work with disabled children. I am learning that not everyone believes that lives count. The gospel seems to give us that perspective. As society learns more and more how to prevent those with some disabilities from even being able to be born, I am wondering who will teach us that lesson. Yours is indeed a cautionary tale. I work with disabled children. I am learning that not everyone believes that lives count. The gospel seems to give us that perspective. As society learns more and more how to prevent those with some disabilities from even being able to be born, I am wondering who will teach us that lesson.

Yours is indeed a cautionary tale.

]]> By: Kristy http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7230 Kristy Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:38:22 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7230 "Her life counts." LOVE that. Loved all of it, actually. “Her life counts.” LOVE that. Loved all of it, actually.

]]> By: Thora http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/2009/05/31/disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-7229 Thora Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:44:12 +0000 http://lightrefreshmentsserved.com/?p=3760#comment-7229 Thanks for this post. I don't have anything to add but Amen. Thanks for this post. I don’t have anything to add but Amen.

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