His life.

A life worth celebrating every milestone accomplished and taking nothing for granted.

A life where love needs no words.

A life that has shaped me into the person and mother I am today.

A life that has brought our family so much joy and gratitude.

It’s not always easy.

It takes hard work and dedication.

To watch your child persevere and climb mountains you once thought weren’t possible.

The hardships and triumphs that come from raising a child with a disability is one that will change your life forever.

It’s a breathtaking and humbling experience.

It’s an extraordinary LIFE.

A life that some people think is less than.

Not good enough.

Not deserving.

The disrespectful comments that I’ve been reading in news articles and on social media are heart wrenching.

People sharing their honest feelings about children with disabilities in an uneducated and ableist manner.

How can anyone feel that my child’s life is not as important as their child?

How can anyone think that he doesn’t have a place at school like his siblings and peers?

How can anyone believe that he doesn’t deserve to be an active part of his community?

Ableism is still happening all around us and that will never change unless we continue to educate and speak up.

Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people is NOT OK.

NO life is greater than or less than.

Change starts with us my friends.

I will continue to speak up for our vulnerable population and for those who can’t.

I will continue to help educate others around me and encourage them to do the same.

I will fight for what is right and continue to advocate for my son until he is able to do that for himself.

And then, I will proudly stand beside him and pass the torch.

Giving him the courage and strength to stand up for himself.

And we will continue this journey together, creating a world that is more kind and accepting of EVERYONE.