The Rise in Disabilities…a Blessing or a Curse?
So what is going on to our species? And why is it important to share this information?
I am the very blessed and very proud mother of my oldest son, Roy who is 17 and was diagnosed with Spastic Cerebral Palsy at birth. Today I would like to share with you and the world my unique perception about disabilities, a perception that is deep and clear from my heart.
We live in a very special time on our planet. A time of change, of recognition, and of new understandings that are unfolding by the moment. The rise in disabilities, especially in the Autism spectrum have created a reality where masses of people today will know or are connected to someone diagnosed with a disability. This personal attachment touches our human heart and educates us to appreciate those individuals achievements as well as each positive and joyous approach to life and to be inspired by each families’ courage.
I believe that the rise and the arrival of these very special beings is the grace of the Universe giving us reason to produce heart felt emotions such as compassion and gratitude. Compassion for the challenges these amazing beings are facing in the physical world and gratitude for all that we take for granted. These individuals are who they are so that we will feel those emotions, that scientificaly have been proven to strengthen the magnetic field of the Earth. It is an experience that bridges differences in culture, religious, race, color, political views, and is affecting every continent, every country, every region everywhere…everyone. It is the experience that connects the human family, where we are all one. So on my personal journey, my son’s “disability” is a blessing. I realize that it is a blessing that shifts human consciousness into greatness, it excites and moves me and absolutely fills my heart with gratitude. 
The Special mother by Erma Bombeck Did you ever wonder how mothers of disabled children were chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over the earth selecting his instruments of propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
"This one gets a daughter. The Patron saint will be Cecelia"
"This one gets twins. The Patron saint will be Matthew"
"This one gets a son. The Patron saint.....give her Gerard. He's used to profanity"
Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a disabled child".
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a disabled child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel!" "But has she patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of sorrow and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it. I watched her today, she has that feeling of self and independence that is so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has his own world. She has to make him live in her world and that's not going to be easy." "But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps - "Selfishness? is that a virtue?" God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally she won't survive. Yes here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'. She will never consider any 'step' ordinary. When her child says "Momma" for the first time she will be present at a miracle and will know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty and prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as if she is here by my side." "And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid air. God smiles "A mirror will suffice. |
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Denny Ashkenazi NOWNLP Contact Info: 818.652.6111
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