I can't believe that President Obama made that statement about the Special Olympics in such a derogatory fashion. But then again, I can believe it. It just really saddens me.
I know that this is the United States of the Offended. But there is only so much I can take. When people reference special needs people in such a hateful matter. I have have no respect for them.
Part of the Statement from the Special Olympics:
"Words hurt and words matter. Words can cause pain and result in stereotypes that are unfair and damaging to people with intellectual disabilities. And using "Special Olympics" in a negative or derogatory context can be a humiliating put-down to people with special needs."
from Special Olympics chairman Timothy Shriver
There is one quick way to start a fight with me. Use the unforgivable word "retard!" It just sends my temper through the roof! I don't even like the word spoken carelessly. It to me is one of the worst "bad words" possible.
I have more to say about this, but I will have to write after the kids go to bed tonight!
Am I easily offended or just a born warrior who can not stand injustice?
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Hello Blog World!
Sorry it has been forever since I blogged about our life. I guess I wonder if anyone cares. And then I remind myself that I do this for me. For my self!
Some random thoughts:(don't laugh)
1. How much snot really can a child have? I mean does it ever stop? The past few weeks I am sick and tired from wiping my kids noses! It is just like a faucet!
2. Do people really buy meat out of a truck? I mean, everyone is happy to have a job right now, and I am not belittling it. But really who buys that stuff? Something about some strange person coming to your door and saying they have some extra steaks, just makes me think that they are not healthy to eat.
3. Coffee. I don't understand coffee. I never have and never will. My dad loves coffee. I never drank the stuff, afraid it would stunt my growth. I just don't see how these coffee places make it. Who pulls over on their busy way to a store that just has coffee. And for $4 bucks! I can buy a whole meal for that at McDonald's!
Health update:
Sadie's salivary glad is clogged and infected! Who knew? Doc said it is usually viral but could lead to a staph infection so he gave her some antibiotics. It hasn't gone down yet! She is pitiful and in pain!
Gran has hurt her back pretty good! Please pray for her recovery.
Also please pray for the Tipping Family. Courtney and Allen were going to have 6 beautiful children. 2 of them passed away a day or two ago. And then they lost the remaining 4 babies this morning. I can not fathom the loss that they are feeling right now. Please pray for strength and peace for them! In moments like this you have to say "God is in control," because it is hard to understand their deaths through human eyes. But God knows all.
Some random thoughts:(don't laugh)
1. How much snot really can a child have? I mean does it ever stop? The past few weeks I am sick and tired from wiping my kids noses! It is just like a faucet!
2. Do people really buy meat out of a truck? I mean, everyone is happy to have a job right now, and I am not belittling it. But really who buys that stuff? Something about some strange person coming to your door and saying they have some extra steaks, just makes me think that they are not healthy to eat.
3. Coffee. I don't understand coffee. I never have and never will. My dad loves coffee. I never drank the stuff, afraid it would stunt my growth. I just don't see how these coffee places make it. Who pulls over on their busy way to a store that just has coffee. And for $4 bucks! I can buy a whole meal for that at McDonald's!
Health update:
Sadie's salivary glad is clogged and infected! Who knew? Doc said it is usually viral but could lead to a staph infection so he gave her some antibiotics. It hasn't gone down yet! She is pitiful and in pain!
Gran has hurt her back pretty good! Please pray for her recovery.
Also please pray for the Tipping Family. Courtney and Allen were going to have 6 beautiful children. 2 of them passed away a day or two ago. And then they lost the remaining 4 babies this morning. I can not fathom the loss that they are feeling right now. Please pray for strength and peace for them! In moments like this you have to say "God is in control," because it is hard to understand their deaths through human eyes. But God knows all.
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