A few weeks ago, as part of Special Saturday I read about a blog challenge asking families of Special Needs how we define normal. Naturally, I was thrilled at the idea and desperately wanted to stretch my creative brain. And of course I wanted to do something a little bit different. Turns out, it was WAY more difficult to do than I thought it would be, and it took me almost two weeks to complete it. But in the spirit of spreading awareness I would like to share this you. Please excuse the timing, the transitions and the lack of punctuation. I have never done a slideshow movie before.
How do you define normal?
so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, just brillant. This is why I love the blog hop. You do know it's weekly right? :-) I hope you're stretching your creativity again for us!
ReplyDeleteI hope to! The response has been so heart warming- I cannot believe how many have watched it! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThe only words I have are beautiful, moving, inspiring, thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteThat was one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen. You did a great job. You are a great advocate for your child and I'm blown away by how brilliant this is.
ReplyDeleteI had chills.
Can't believe its took me this long to see this video. Its wonderful. Your son is amasing. x
ReplyDeleteStumbled on your blog and this post and just wanted to tell you how much it touched me.
ReplyDeleteRemarkable~Simply Remarkable .
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I have... No words. Just these feelings. Thank you. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAw thank you for taking the time to watch it! <3
DeleteBeautiful. Great job!! Your little boy is lucky to have such loving and wonderful parents.
ReplyDeletePoignant. Moving. Real. Made me cry. It should . . . but not for the reasons that parents of "normal" children might think. Not for the sense of loss but rather for the sense of gratitude that can only be felt when shedding tears.
ReplyDeleteThis video is about a child's "Different Abilities" not their Disabilities. It's about the kind of unconditional love that would change the world the instant we chose to embrace it as a society. As nations. As people.
It tugs on our heart and offers a glimpse into our soul. When we learn to see past the circumstances of others, we can learn to see past our own self-imposed limitations. When we no longer feel pity for them, we begin to stop feeling sorry for ourselves. In the hope that our own spirit might shine through the chaos of our day, just as Owen's has.
It is what most "normal" folks would call inspiration . . . for those of us parents of a child with a "Different Ability", it's just another day at the office.
hugs all the way from malaysia! so moving i cried and felt inspired and understood the TRUE MEANING of 'NORMAL'. i will pray for you and your child.
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