I see that the sequence of posting might be confusing… what is in this passage is confusing for how to present it.
Judgment is so damaging and shame is here as well… we need to find the ways that we can connect with all folks… especially people who live with different abilities… it’s our work and our joy.
He worked to earn a day of us riding a couple of his ranch horses. As soon as he was in the saddle, he turned to me and suddenly, I could understand his speech perfectly and his joy in this sudden moment was so supreme…
I see that the sequence of posting might be confusing… what is in this passage is confusing for how to present it.
Judgment is so damaging and shame is here as well… we need to find the ways that we can connect with all folks… especially people who live with different abilities… it’s our work and our joy.
He worked to earn a day of us riding a couple of his ranch horses. As soon as he was in the saddle, he turned to me and suddenly, I could understand his speech perfectly and his joy in this sudden moment was so supreme…
It was a true blessing for both of us…
This one, its brilliance and the story it reminds me to tell will be woven into my sermon…
About 20 years into my career teaching special education…
I had a 20 year old man, who had experienced birth trauma and as a result had severe cerebral palsy.
We worked together for a school year with me understanding
one or two phrases- getter done and son of a bitch…