Ever since I cracked a bone in my hip, which still isn't fully healed, I've also been having some other health problems, mostly related to my lungs & breathing. That and some family drama has found me thinking a lot about things like life and the past lately. I happened to see an episode of that TV show where people build a new home for a family in some kind of crisis. The only reason I watched it was because the little 9-year old boy in the family has brittle bone disease (Osteogenesis imperfecta). This disease has some similarities to mine but can be much more severe. I thought about my life growing up, what this little boy's life might be like, the obstacles he might encounter and the help he'll hopefully find. I also thought about other children with disabilities growing up with the same thoughts and dreams as kids who aren't disabled. So I started a blog, I'm Amy and I'm Disabled. It doesn't have a shape or real purpose to it, yet! For now I'm posting about things that come to mind. If anyone has any ideas about how to let people know I've started this blog I'd appreciate your help!
I haven't been reading that much with my focus being elsewhere. I have several books that I've just finished or I'm just about to finish as well as several review I still haven't written! Ack! I am finishing up Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. I always wanted to read this and Molly's The Classic Bribe gave me the reason I needed! I'm in the middle of The Sweetness of Tears by Nafisi Haji and I just finished The Reservoir by John Milliken Thompson. Finally, I plan to start Domestic Violets by Matthew Norman.
What are you reading and enjoying this Sunday?
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I think your new blog sounds like a great idea! Maybe you could get other people to contribute posts. We're staying cool down here in the South, but we're used to the heat.
ReplyDeleteI think this new blog idea is wonderful, and would be a great avenue for others with health issues to exchange thoughts and find new ways to cope with issues. Is it up and open to searches yet?
ReplyDeleteI'm honeymooning in the American South next week. The temps here in London are around 18C at the moment, I'm hearing you guys have around 40C? I think I'm in for a big shock! :P
ReplyDeleteI think your blog would be immensely helpful to others in the same position, and make a difference in offering support. Brava to you! And I'm sure you will find a huge community, just like book blogging. I'm excited for you.
ReplyDeleteI also admire you for starting the new blog, and think there is huge potential there for helping others with disabilities in being heard and also in making some new connections. I will be interested in seeing how it goes. It has been really, really hot here, and our strategy has been to hole up like moles in the dark and get invested in quiet activities. I hope we start to cool off some here soon!
ReplyDeleteI'll echo the comments above - love the idea/potential of this new blog! Will look forward to your thoughts on Death Comes for the Arcgbishop, too. It's been in my tbr pile for a few years.
ReplyDeleteBERMUDAONION: Thank you! That's a great idea! I just started the blog & I'm definitely nervous about doing it but I know it's something I need & want to do.
ReplyDeleteDIANE: Thank you! I really appreciate all your support. This is a completely new venture for me & I'm not sure where I'm going with it but I feel I need to do it. The blog is up and running although a work in progress. Please feel free to stop by and visit it!
ReplyDeleteSAM: Congratulations! Honeymooning in the South will be wonderful but do prepare yourself for some warm temps! It's been excessively warm the last few weeks so maybe it's cool down just in time for your visit!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time no matter what....and if it's too cool maybe you'll just have to hole up in your A/Ced hotel room!!
SANDY: Thank you so much! It's words like yours that give me the courage to go forward with this blog idea. I know there are people who won't like it but there are a lot of people who don't understand what it's like to go through life disabled.
ReplyDeleteZIBILEE: Thank you! I felt like I was wasting a huge resource not offering support to other disabled people trying to navigate life's sometimes difficult waters. I have no end of personal anecdotes to share but what I need to do is educated myself better on what's happening in the world to help the disabled get out and get an education, a job, a life! Thank you for your kind words.
ReplyDeleteHoling up and remaining as still as possible with a cold drink & a good book or some other quiet activity is the best way to deal with this heat! Hang in there...relief is coming, soon I hope!
JOANN: Thank you so much, I love & need the support!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying Death for the Archbishop, taking my time reading it since the writing is beautiful & worth savoring.
I think it's great that you started the other blog. I'm off to check it out!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog looks great. I read your first post and look forward to stopping by often :)
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