Kintropy In Action

Penny in Disability Carnival #24 brings together some fantastic reflections on life's milestones.  I'm reading through the Carnival this morning while Hannah sleeps, and this collection has some poignant (and often funny) reflections.  A couple of my favorites so far include:

"Milemarkers just give a number, a neutral number. They don’t tell you if you are on the road to New York or the road to California and they won’t inform you to what road is best for you." - Growing Up With a Disability, Milemarker Mania

"I surrendered to the unknown as I handed the reins over to my dear Emma, acknowledging that she could be the only driver of this cab. I would guide, I would assist, I would help, but I would never drive. It was my time to trust and enjoy the ride." - Lovely and Amazing, My Arch-Nemesis:  The Milestone Chart

In our own world, we are regularly celebrating milestones.  Gabriel had a friend over today for several hours (a social milestone).  Hannah, after attending several classes at her new preschool (also Gabriel's old preschool), has decided it's time to sit up.  She can move to a sitting position, unassisted, whenever she wants, and she does it regularly now.  Still working more on the walking, but I can see that skill developing, too.

G-tube, ventilators, humidifiers, and other tethers beware!  Hannah is getting ready to go mobile!

-- Dad