The Quail in a Cap

I’m so very excited by this blog challenge- it’s our first challenge and its for a great cause. I will wax philosophic and perhaps poetic about advocacy and disability and inclusion and Down syndrome. I have ALOT to say. I’ve taken to reading our new library with a fervor. I’m a book gal and I’ve had the good fortune to have been trained both vocationally, personally and academically in all things ability and disability.

I’ve had the grand pleasure of seeing David Hingsberger speak. The man is graced with the good fortune of seeing all people as whole and perfect long before his advocacy applied to himself in such an intimate fashion. The man is also one of the most articulate speakers I could hope to listen too. What he has to say- I’m a listenin. I’m so pleased that in the advent of this blogging world he has reentered our lives- and for me at such a time that is so very personal for me and my family. Often my spirit lunges ahead before the words are able to be articulated from my mouth. And with that I am ever so grateful for others ability to articulate.

As this world of advocacy is now a daily occurance for us sometimes it is hard to see and articulate about what is so essential in our lives. And sometimes, well life just gets busy before we have time to ponder it. On those days I will shamelessly use this advocacy month to post pictures of our dear Quail- because- frankly- you knowing her- will teach you more about her heart, her mind, her will and self determination then I could ever hope to articulate.

Please introduce yourself- I respect the lurkers- but lets use this month to get to know each other- shall we? Even just a Hello- so I know you are out there and part of our world- well it means the world.

much love and friendship- Cole