During this past spring in Florida, I noticed these little brown birds chasing away big black birds from their nesting sites. I asked Marty what these birds were called. The small, brown bird is the Northern Mockingbird. The big, black birds are American Crows. I found a picture online of this small, gutsie bird chasing an american crown away. It's grainy and kind of ugly, but you get the point, right?
I was inspired. I thought about my job as a mom and as an educator. I want to be the one chasing away harmful ideas, thoughts, or people from my own children.
A week later, after discovering this picture, I had a dream about it. I guess I view myself as the Northern Mockingbirds. I am small and no match for something big, like the American Crow. Yet... I have guts and I find strength in my relation with my Lord. I want to be the person who helps other people change their perceptions about individuals with disabilities. I want to teach through training. I want to help other people understand individuals with disabilities by educating them. I want to train them how to react to and care for these individuals. I believe that we only dismiss those ideas we are uncomfortable with. What is the true reason why we don't reach out to these individuals? I would like to hear some answers.
So, my blog is taking a new direction. My writing helps me understand. It also helps grow ideas in me.
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