From the mouths of babes...
I've been concerned about how I will respond to children's questions about my baby's hands and feet. God is starting to show me that maybe it won't be so hard...
Here's some funny comments from little kids when they ask about my baby's hands and feet-
My newphew- age 5 - In trying to figure out what the hands might look like of his little cousin, he decided it might look like a "gig em." When I agreed that, yes, it might look like "gig 'em," he said, "good - because we don't like "sic 'em bears!" (Reagan & I are both Bears!) So he was quite pleased with a gig 'em aggies hand!
Two little girls, ages 6 & 8 who have been praying for our baby -
After I told them my baby might have plastic feet, their eyes got huge... and they each said, "Oh Cool!" & then, one said, "if someone steps on their foot, it won't hurt!" To which I responded, "you're right- and that was a perk I had not thought of yet for having prosthetic feet!" In their precious eyes, it wasn't something weird or worth laughing at, it was "cool" and they could think of all kinds of great benefits to having fake feet! Oh it was so good for my heart to be encouraged by little kids & their insight!
2 thoughts:
Katie,
I don't know you but my sister, Lauren (friends with Nicki Wilson) sent me your blog. Lauren has been praying for your family since she heard the news. I am a Baylor grad (1997) as well!
I felt moved to write something on this post. I have kids in early elementary. Two of my friends have children with disabilities. I have been moved to tears watching other kids interact with them.
Kids will ask questions. I have witnessed children asking both of my friends' children about their disabilities. Both of the kids are frank and straightforward, and kids are incredibly accepting of them like their disability is a nonissue. Like their deafness, or disease is no more important than the color of their hair.
I have also seen these children's friends answer questions for them and are extremely protective of their buddies.
I will pray specifically that your child be surrounded with a strong group of friends.
Blessing to your family!
Dear Reagan and Katie,
Ryan and I have been praying for you and your wonderful baby daily if not more than daily. It is amazing to me that even in your trials, you have an ability to inspire. I felt compelled to respond to this particular post because I had the same fear for my niece, Maya, when she was diagnosed with PFFD (missing her femurs in both legs) early in my sister's pregnancy. That concern, though, is a distant memory.
It has been amazing to watch her develop throughout the years....far exceeding all of her doctor's expectations. She developed at nearly the same pace as her twin sister, Kirsten, learning how to do things her way. At an early age (still in diapers), she loved to show off her "upside downy bat" (essentially a full and perfect head stand). That was something extra special that only she could do because she didn't have 'big' legs.
At 5 years and about to enter Kindergarten, Maya is in dance, gymnastics, swimming and who knows what else she is going to add to that list. She confidently explains to anyone who will listen that she has "little legs" and that she doesn't have "feburs". I know that your child will have this same sort of determination, confidence and will to achieve that will inspire everyone in his or her life. Your baby is already so blessed because he/she is being born into your family. I cannot wait to meet this blessed child.
Love,
Laura
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