A Special Girl
By Leah Karp
People are forever telling me that my daughter, Racheli, who is almost seven-years-old, is special, and I readily agree. Paralyzed from the waist down and wheelchair-bound since infancy, she was at one time in a special school for special kids, on a special bus with a special helper, taking special time during the day to do special exercises. But one quiet evening, I found myself thinking about my daughter and how she's special in another sense of the word too.
Lessons I Learned From My Daughter
- You can have a lot of fun, even if you can't walk.
- Your body does not define who you are
- You don't have to answer every question
- Overlook small slights
- Sometimes it's good to cry
- Speak gently...