12/07/2023
This picture is a few years old, but it was such a happy experience that I was happy to see it again.Steve and I were shopping at a mall when we met this little boy and his mom. The mother had noticed her child's curiosity about Steve's wheelchair, and simply approached us to see if he could ask a few questions. It was the best, we loved it, and more than anything, appreciated this wise mother's respect for her child's authentic curiosity, and the risk she took in her open-hearted approach for him to learn about disability. After the kid asked the questions, and took a little ride, they headed on, with the little boy completely at ease. When children inquire about Steve and me, for us, that's just as good as it gets. Thanks to the warmth of his initial experience, this little boy will likely be more inclined to readily connect with people with disabilities, unfazed and without hesitation next time around, and hopefully continue to find carefree social kinships that enrich us all.
This picture is a few years old, but it was such a happy experience that I was happy to see it again.Steve and I were shopping at a mall when we met this little boy and his mom. The mother had noticed her child's curiosity about Steve's wheelchair, and simply approached us to see if he could ask a few questions. It was the best, we loved it, and more than anything, appreciated this wise mother's respect for her child's authentic curiosity, and the risk she took in her open-hearted approach for him to learn about disability. After the kid asked the questions, and took a little ride, they headed on, with the little boy completely at ease. When children inquire about Steve and me, for us, that's just as good as it gets. Thanks to the warmth of his initial experience, this little boy will likely be more inclined to readily connect with people with disabilities, unfazed and without hesitation next time around, and hopefully continue to find carefree social kinships that enrich us all.