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Dear Mrs. Weeda,
This was the most special time in my life when I learned something. In the last couple of weeks in summer
I had to go to my mothers work. She is a physical therapists. On the way there my mother told me that the kids she was seeing where different than you and me. Little did I know what was in store for me after she said that.
We walked into her office and there was an eight year old boy name Micah. He was not able to walk or hold his head up. He had a disease called Cerebral Palsy. That is when you cant move on your own because you muscles aren't strong enough. I felt extremely sad. At that moment I felt a tear roll down my cheek.
My mother introduced me to him. I though it was going to be boring. I played some games with him so he wouldn't pay attention to what my mother was doing to him. I had a lot of fun with Micah. After that experience I learned how to treat and have compassion for the handicapped.
Sincerely
Alex Rosenberg
Hi - I
enjoyed you site. I'm certain that you are feeling still overwhelmed
with all that is going on in your and your sons life. I wish you the
best and I will keep you in my prayers. I have a 1yr old son that
also has cerebral palsy. He was stillborn and had to be resuscitated.
Due to the lack of oxygen he suffered brain damage. He is
significantly developmentally delayed, however, fortunately is in
perfect health. He does not require any meds. I thank God for that
everyday. It is a wait and see game as I am sure you well know. My
concerns are of future problems that may arise, such as seizures. I
read that you son only started them at a 8. Can you tell me more
about this and why, if you know, does it take 8 years to happen? I
have lots of questions for you, though, I'll start with this one.
I'd love to hear from you. Take care, Lynn // I live in Saco, Maine
- a coastal town south of Portland.
Peggy writes:
I really enjoyed reading your page. I am sorry that your son has to go
through all that stuff. I had a 2 yr boy with cerebral atrophy of
the brain, which is really the same thing as cerebral palsy. He too
had to have three types of therapy a week. And was on allot of meds.
But my son David passed away in Sept. of 97. Right after I had my 2nd
child Barbara (who is very normal). I would do it all over again if I
had to. Loosing David was the worse thing that ever happened to me.
He was a blessing from god. He taught me allot of thing that I didn't
know. I was only 18 when I had him. Every thing happens for a
reason. I think anyway!
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