tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7848560.post114709648966580395..comments2023-09-20T06:23:01.764-04:00Comments on Unresolved References: The Not So Special OlympicsTom P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05638283790763940692noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7848560.post-1149189120456537552006-06-01T15:12:00.000-04:002006-06-01T15:12:00.000-04:00We had a smilarish experience recently with a mini...We had a smilarish experience recently with a mini-meet (for kids younger than 8) that was being held alongside the regular special Olympics events. Lots of waiting and waiting and waiting and not much organization.<BR/><BR/>We also left early with tired cranky kids.<BR/><BR/>I did get one great moment though, while they were trying to get everyone into position for the speeches Callum decided that he would go for a power walk around the track and all the volunteers waved and cheered while he did it, Callum responded by waving and smiling as if he was walking the red carpet at an awards event. I actually got tears in my eyes because I could see the smiles that Callum was bringing to everyone faces and the joy that he felt from being the centre of their attention.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347972660723452300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7848560.post-1148557366418062382006-05-25T07:42:00.000-04:002006-05-25T07:42:00.000-04:00Hi, I have just come over to your blog via your co...Hi, I have just come over to your blog via your comments on Deblog (sorry for getting my Sherlock Holmes muddled up -- I adored them when a child but obviously have forgotten what happened now that I am 150).<BR/>I do like your blog, and am adding it to my bloglines subscription.<BR/>I thought this posting about the realities of life compared with someone else's idea of "what would be nice but let's not bother about the details" very telling. Also I remember being in similar situation with my parents -- being with two sprightly girls bored having to be still all the time, and parents who could not or did not want to move more than 50 yards a day. My Dad is still alive but he just says he won't go anywhere now, so we vist him rather than trying to go anywhere with him. (Logistical nightmare).<BR/>I have noticed this way that movies and books often seem to treat people (often children) with disabilities, with the same kind of romanticised yet "skating over the details" of the practicalities. I find it sentimental and unrealistic. (I just posted on Petrona about two books like this, where in each case the child concerned seemed mainly to be there to show what a great person the caring adult is....)<BR/>Let's hope these organisers get their acts together next time -- but I don't imagine you are holding your breath.Maxine Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628509319992204770noreply@blogger.com