I have a cousin with disabilities about a little older than I am so when we went to Alliance for Independence it gave me a lot of answers to questions that I would ask concerning my cousin. My cousin went to the same high school I went to so when her class passed by me she would say hi to me and I would say hi to her always wondering what her next step in life would be. I call her “Thei-ta” as does most of the family, but my dad calls her “Peta Pie.” Her dad and mom did really bad drugs in the time of her birth which is the reason why she was born with disabilities, her dad now is in jail and her mom I have no idea. Anyways my aunt and uncle who are pastors in Wauchula Fl adopted her and I basically see her more than most of my family because she is at church events. When I see her I always give her a hug and a kiss and ask how she’s doing. Last time I talked to her she was worried about me finding out about her boyfriend, LOL! It was funny because her brother had already told me about a boy with disabilities that liked her and would spend time with her at my aunts house, yet she was trying to stop one of my cousin’s from telling me about him in front of her. The thought of her getting a job and being married one day and living on her own makes me really happy, but only God knows if she will be able to or not; I would love her to, but she still has a lot to learn…
At my school she would have to spend another three years more than I would so that she would be able to know how to get a job, which I believe she should be graduating from next year. At my uncle’s church she plays the electric pad and the drums, which I never pictured her doing before. Knowing there are places like Alliance for Independence she can go to after she graduates from high school to continue learning about the things of life makes me want to praise God but yet at the same time cry. This is because I know we did nothing to deserve the qualities in life which we possess, we did nothing more then they did, and they did nothing less so when I see a person with disabilities I feel as though its not fair.......... but at the same time I thank God there are programs like this that exist.
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I loved your blog post. Keep up the great blogging. Ill be reading some of your newer ones as you put them up. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow Jose, I think its great how loving you uncle and the church which your cousin attends is. I think we all need to show a lot more love instead of simply becoming judgmental.
ReplyDeleteIt really is true....we didn't do anything for the lives that we have. Really is just a baffaling statement.....really really humbling to realize. Thanks Man.
ReplyDeleteAFI was a real eye opener to me too, I left there baffled at the extensiveness of their program. I did not know that there were programs out there like that. It is truly a blessing to those who are disabled and those who are not because when you are working side by side, it breaks barriers between what is considered "normal"
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