So the other day at Home Depot we had our first run in with a person who was openly curious about Adelaide's arm. Now, I've always thought about how I would handle this and wondered if it would upset me or bother me at all. I really didn't think it would. However, it was the way this woman asked more so then just her asking. She made it sound like Adelaide was so unfortunate and like it was such a sad situation.
My first thought was "How can you look at this happy, chubby, perfectly healthy child and think that."
I suppose I can see why she might feel this way, however we did not seem in the least bit bothered by the situation so it bothered me that she felt like we should think it sad and unfortunate. Or at least, after we explained it to her, was still acting like this was the saddest thing she had ever seen. Anyway, I'm sure this won't be the last time and I suppose I need to work on my attitude as most people haven't seen a baby like her. I guess I just feel if we, as her parents, are able to treat her normally and are not upset when people ask, the people asking shouldn't treat us and her that way either.
This looks like a baby with no worries to me!
Okay, so I need to download my new pictures. Oh, well.
sorry megan! that's weird that she was sad for adalaide...i guess people just don't understand that life is so much more than an arm. i can't wait to hear the stories she'll make up as to why she doesn't have an arm. i have a feeling she'll be a creative chicken. by the way, i love the blog header! have i already told you that?
ReplyDeleteThere is a kid that just graduated from Carson-Newman who also doesn't have his left arm, and it is so incredible how he doesn't let it affect him at all. He was our schools best Tennis player, and on top of that, he was incredible at intramurals. Everybody wanted him on their team. It is so encouraging, and it is just too bad that people don't realize that life can still be normal. I love what Audrey said, "life is so much more than an arm."
ReplyDeleteTaylor was born with a tumor on/by/behind her eye. Lots of comments from adults and kids all her life. But you know, she NEVER let it bother her. Her friends ALWAYs defended her or protected her. She only felt hurt a time or two but most of the time she just said "that's me, take it or leave it". I am sure your ADORABLE doll will handle it with Grace and wisdom. God gives you what you can handle. She will be strong and Happy! God bless.
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