Seven years ago, Max got an adaptive bike in purple, his favorite color at the time. And just like that, Max started riding a bike around our neighborhood. He pedaled with extreme glee. He got really fast. Other kids were all, "Wow, that is a cool bike!"
Max hasn't used the bike for a couple of years now. I was at work the other day when our sitter zapped me this video, and I almost cried. Ben is learning to ride a bike. And you know who's helping him?
Yes.
See? THIS is everything. I wish those of us with disabilities were trusted to be care takers to lil kids more. It may be surprising for others, but we know everyone adapts. I have a degree in ECE and getting schools to take a chance on me working with their little ones is by far the biggest battle.
ReplyDeleteExactly. Max is an amazing big brother! Are you working in a school now, CJ?
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