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Sisters and Disability

April 15, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

I think it is a common theme in disability parenting that we worry about our kids who are challenged, but also have our own set of worries for our other children.  Those strong little souls that travel alongside their siblings, offering support, love, and strength of their own.

It is my constant fear that I will let one of my other children “fall through the cracks” by not noticing when they need me, or not noticing they are struggling.  In truth, most of my attention and energy, and hands, have to go to my daughter who has a disability, to help her manage her life.

This video of two sisters dancing, Quincy and Gracie Latkovski. one in a wheelchair and the other not, brought me to tears within seconds.  I can barely get through the whole thing, it is so beautiful, and so truly special.   If all siblings can reach through the mirror and do this, we as parents will have done an amazing job.  I know I fall short sometimes, but it is always good to have that reminder of where you want to someday be.

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Photo courtesy of Cheerflix.com
I challenge any special needs parent to watch the video and not be in a puddle !
It is that beautiful.

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