Dream Mom has a Dear Son

On her blog: Dream Mom, this "single parent of a special needs child" submitted a post to the most recent Disability Blog Carnival found at David's site. She titled it "Top Ten Things Dear Son Has Taught Me". Here is the first:

10. He taught me that children with disabilities are not children to be afraid of, but rather, children to celebrate. They are the children who will cherish all the love, kindness and happiness that you bestow upon them, not once in a while, but every time they look you in the eye.

After having read the other nine things Dear Son taught Dream Mom, Ruth commented: "Wonderful list - very powerful and moving."

Ruth is right about that.

David Hosts Disability Blog Carnival # 21

David is Growing up with a Disability and believes "society often underestimates the complexity of living with a disability - the joys, the challenges, the ordinary, and the extraordinary."

As host of the Disability Blog Carnival this month, he warns David Letterman to "move over" because "here come the bloggers!"

"The topic for this carnival is Top Ten Lists, and people put together a variety of lists on a variety of topics."

David, we've never seen you in a double-breasted suit like Letterman wears, but we bet you're equally as dashing! Audience, don't you agree?

As per David:

"The next carnival will be hosted by Reimer Reason on September 13, with entries due by September 10. Posts can be submitted via the carnival site. Update - Penny says the theme is "Resilience".

Cross-posted on the Planet of the Blind

Andrea's Buzzing About: Being "ON HOLIDAY"!

Andrea's Buzzing About: the Disability Blog Carnival # 20 she's titled "ON HOLIDAY!"

Andrea has put this carnival together in a very clever narrative that almost makes you feel like you're there. She's set up a "buffet" and invites us all to help ourselves, then stake out "spots in the shade or a place to soak up some of the abundant warm sunshine. "Do try some of the brownies — I got the recipe from Gluten-Free Girl and they are fabulous..." she says.

If you're ready to take a little holiday of your own, this edition of the Disability Blog Carnival is the perfect place to start. But don't forget the bug spray!

You will find links to other Disability Blog Carnivals: past, present and future here.

(Visual description of black & white photo: a man and a small boy are standing side by side on the shore overlooking a body of water and a bridge in the distance. The man's right let has been amputated. He's leaning on his right crutch; the boy has a hold of the crutch in his left hand in a kind of affectionate gesture.)

Cross-posted at Planet of the Blind