Some people prefer to, or find it easier, to ignore Vera.
After all, unlike a bouncy, chatty toddler who clambers all over you wanting to play, Vera just well, sits there.
She can't greet you if you don't bother to greet her.
She can't say charming things to illicit exclamations like 'Oh you clever girl!'
And let's face it, she isn't your 'pretty pig-tailed girl'.
All in all, not much incentive to pay her any attention. Why bother talking to her since she won't understand anything you're saying?
Then there are those who are genuinely touched and SEE Vera beyond what she is. They come up to her and talk with a tenderness in their voice.
You can tell so much about a person by how they treat the less abled.
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Vera is beautiful! --from Annabel Leigh!
It warms my heart that there are people who do make the effort to speak to Vera. It will make a lot of difference once she's able to communicate with cards, signs or just making vowel sounds.
Hi May,
I've been reading your blog for awhile now.
You guys have been very strong and an inspiration in my own parenting journey.
Would love to meet Vera in person one day should our paths cross!
regards,
Amilyn
Gong Xi Gong Xi Vera ...
hey...
post CNY tots eh? hehe... We hv been really blessed tat these 6 years, we've never had to endure a negative comment or even look/reaction. everyone loves rac, & during 1 large gathering, many relatives were trying to point out things she can now do (like clap, watch TV, shake head - they are "talents" in her context), how they are amazed @ her improvements, when i know they are juz being kind. even young children we met are kind to her. my 3YO niece is very "entertained" by rac, tho she doesnt really understand why rac is diff frm other "babies". she juz laughs @ everything rac does, and like to hand things to rac & watch her fling it away. hahaha...
happy 兔 year 兔 you & family!!!
luv, rae.
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