Everyday, but especially at this time of year, I consider
all the
blessings I have in my life.
Usually,
the list includes a great Mom, wonderful friends and overall a super life, but
there is one thing about Cerebral Palsy that affects some who have the
condition.
It is not one of the
challenges I face.
In my English class, we were assigned to do an “Interest
Group” project. My partner and I decided
to research the link between literacy and Cerebral Palsy. Going into the project, I assumed everyone
with Cerebral Palsy had the same literacy abilities I have or close. Surprisingly, though, I came to the
realization that this was not the case.
Sadly, literacy for some who have Cerebral Palsy is a dream, which never
comes true. This week, I feel especially
lucky that I had grandparents who taught me the value of the written word and
that they were there every step of the way through my early educational life. One of my many wishes this month is for those
who have Cerebral Palsy, or are generally disabled to have a guiding force in
their life, such as my grandparents were in mine, to show and share the power
of the written word. Hopefully, I will
see that goal realized within my life span.
