A few months back, my friend here in Los Angeles, Elizabeth, who writes over at ' a moon, as if it had been a shell', put out a call to us parents living in the trenches. And this is what she said:"
"For the last two years I've said here and elsewhere that I'm going to make a video of still photos of YOU, parents of children with special healthcare needs and your wise words to yourself, THE DAY BEFORE YOU KNEW YOUR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS. These words can be simple, complex, dark, light, positive, negative, funny, serious or everything all at once. I'm going to set the photos to music and hope it'll be helpful to new parents as well as inspiring. I imagine it'll be a healing testament for all of us."
Well, the video is done. And it is beautiful and I was so very privileged to be part of this project. And you know, it didn't come easy for me. Being part of it I mean. I felt exposed and vulnerable and judged as I stood there with my poster boards but honestly, the truth be told, that is how I often feel as I dwell in this world of disability from day to day. But I could not NOT do this. I felt it was important for all those who walk in this parallel world alongside me. Solidarity of sorts. But more then that, I thought it was especially important for those parents just dropped into this life. A message to those walking bleary eyed, full of fear and uncertainty. A shout out to let them know ... YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Watch. Marvel. And then share.
"For the last two years I've said here and elsewhere that I'm going to make a video of still photos of YOU, parents of children with special healthcare needs and your wise words to yourself, THE DAY BEFORE YOU KNEW YOUR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS. These words can be simple, complex, dark, light, positive, negative, funny, serious or everything all at once. I'm going to set the photos to music and hope it'll be helpful to new parents as well as inspiring. I imagine it'll be a healing testament for all of us."
Well, the video is done. And it is beautiful and I was so very privileged to be part of this project. And you know, it didn't come easy for me. Being part of it I mean. I felt exposed and vulnerable and judged as I stood there with my poster boards but honestly, the truth be told, that is how I often feel as I dwell in this world of disability from day to day. But I could not NOT do this. I felt it was important for all those who walk in this parallel world alongside me. Solidarity of sorts. But more then that, I thought it was especially important for those parents just dropped into this life. A message to those walking bleary eyed, full of fear and uncertainty. A shout out to let them know ... YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Watch. Marvel. And then share.
16 comments:
This is absolutely incredible. Thank you!
This is fabulous~ Love that you were part of this!
Just tears of joy, pain, and understanding! Thank you!
It's so freakin' good, isn't it? Love that you and I are "next to each other" in the video. No coincidences, says I! I'm glad we met in these interesting trenches.
Love!
Wonderful that this person created this and awesome that you took part in it.
Bluebelle
awesome
Lisa
So beautiful heather.. what a beautiful job elizabeth did.
beautiful!
awesome!
How beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing Heather. I know how important it must be to you, because you let them take your picture :)
I'm definitely going to have to watch this again on my computer...I could only read half of them! Such a neat idea though. Love it!
Such a beautiful video & such a wealth of insight. I'm still ashamed I never contributed but I'm photo shy. And not one to give advice.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you Heather and to all who participated. You spoke for all of us.
Love this!!
Beautiful and encouraging!
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