Mother's day is coming.  On this rainy drippy dreary day.  I think about what to do for my mother.  She is different.  She is not from the United States.  She met my dad when he was on vacation from RCA. Her culture doesn't always accept people with disabilities.  In fact they usually give them away to a local charity or church for care.  Mom ran away from me for years.  Some of  this is due to the fact that doctors said I was going to die.  She herself thinks its her fault I was born disabled.  Its her responsibility to care for me.  (Which she really does not do.) And that I am some punishment from God.

As you have probably figured, I don't always get along with my Mom well.  I believe that people with disabilities are people.  Individuals.  To take the blame or pass the buck to someone else does no one any good.  A good parent has a child to raise.  Any child even those of us with disabilities has a right to find happiness in their life.  So what do you get a mom that really doesn't believe in you?  Add to it that you don't have much money to buy with.  Mother's day looks pretty bleak.  With the help of a computer I can be pretty artistic.  I made a card with Hallmark card studio.  Everybody likes home made cards right?  I also put some money in for crafts or whatever.  Not much just whatever I could.  So no flowers or fancy dinner this year mom.  Hope your not too angry. I know you never learned how to deal with me but when I have really needed help, (Like when dad died) You were who was there.  I won't ever forget that.  Love ya Mom.  Hope you like the card.

If you have a child with a disability, raise the child not the medical label.  I know its hard.  I know a child with a disability is not what anyone wants.  Try to accept us.  You are the most important people to do so.  When we look up into your eyes we want to see hope and love.  Not sadness and regret.

Remember your Mom and take care