AnnaKae being special needs doesn't allow for extra time either.
We went to a home school meeting at the Library last week. I left AK with some of my older children looking at books in the library. Well as many know kids with special needs make noises. AK loves to hum and hums a lot. Can you believe that a library lady asked my child to move back to the kids section because she was being annoying. My older daughter told the librarian that AnnaKae was special needs and the lady is like " I know."
I came out of the meeting to see my daughter sitting outside with AnnaKae all because her noises were annoying.
I was so mad that I left and I don't know that we will ever go back to that library. I still think I need to go talk to them, but am afraid of causing problems.
Special needs children and adults deserve respect too. Another home school family was in the library and she is 17 years old. She started to slap AnnaKae's hand all because she was touching her. Why can't parents teach their kids to love the ones that no one cares about?
I struggle with letting AnnaKae go do things, because of how adults and children will treat her. How do I protect her from a cruel world? I want her to explore and meet other kids. But I don't want anyone to make her feel unworthy or treat her like she has a disease.
I pray for God's protection over her and around her. I pray for God to show the people she comes in contact with that she is love able. I pray their eyes are open to the special needs and love as Christ has loved.
I just found your blog. Your daughter is beautiful! My daughter has down syndrome, and your right our children are gifts and have so much to teach others. I learn continually from Claire. Have a wonderful week. Wendy
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