917/08
TO SARAH PALIN
Dear Governor Palin:
I am seriously disturbed and frankly quite puzzled by your decision to carry your downs syndrome son to term. I understand you have pro-life principles -, a valiant ideology, which is your right as an American to have. However, as the mother of a handicapped son who was born blind, had seizures and kidney failure; i don't think you have any idea of what you are doing.,
Having a child that is different and demands "special attention" is a challenge that we as a family dealt with and met with love.
However, we didn't have a choice and you did. How can you possibly know how those special needs will affect absolutely every single thing you and your family do every second of every day.
I'm first thinking of the impact this will have on your other children. Life will not be 'normal". The entire mobility of the family will be affected, even if its just by the
stares from other people. Your attention will constantly be diverted from your other children if, by nothing else, by your attempt to make things normal. When you hold a baby in your arms it is easy to pretend everything is ok. As this child goes out in the world and must interact it is a different story.
I am voting for you and admire you. I even teared up when you spoke of being an advocate for mothers of children with special needs - - but I think that this decision is so unfair to your son, your other children and yourself.
Yes my other sons are richer, deeper, more caring individuals because they always had to help and guide him. It was a burden I wish they didn't have to endure.
My son never complained, was grateful for every second and every kindness. Only towards the end did he say "mom. I was born to suffer".
Your son and family will suffer in ways you cannot imagine. I think in your attempt to be magnanimous, you are actually being selfish. Having an ideology is one thing. living with the consequences is another. I wish you great patience and love.
Most sincerely
Lois Feldman Bloom
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Sara Palin part two
After some contemplation, I realized that the reason I reacted so strongly to Governor Palins decision to have her Down Syndrome child, is because it had never entered my concious mind what it would be like to be pregnant and find out your child is handicapped and choosing to have thst baby.
Obviously, this pushed several buttons in me, mother of a handicapped son who had passed away 10 years ago at the age of 34.
I then went to what a special young man my son was. How he called me his "donor doll mom every time he saw me after I donated my kidney to him. I thought about how he use to say "how did I get such a wonderful mom." I thought about what a blessing it was to have had him and what a privilege it was to be his mom.
I have changed my position. I now applaud Governor Palins decsion to have her son. That took courage. I
I will work to help her bring awareness to the world that handicapped people are total souls who want what we all want and that is: to be loved and to have peace.
Obviously, this pushed several buttons in me, mother of a handicapped son who had passed away 10 years ago at the age of 34.
I then went to what a special young man my son was. How he called me his "donor doll mom every time he saw me after I donated my kidney to him. I thought about how he use to say "how did I get such a wonderful mom." I thought about what a blessing it was to have had him and what a privilege it was to be his mom.
I have changed my position. I now applaud Governor Palins decsion to have her son. That took courage. I
I will work to help her bring awareness to the world that handicapped people are total souls who want what we all want and that is: to be loved and to have peace.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Paris
PARIS
Sunday morning May 26th 08---12:30 am
Ah the joys of travel…. my international phone doesn’t work…the batteries on
My camera doesn’t work…my hair doesn’t work…the TV doesn’t work…I cant sleep…but boy are we having fin.
To elaborate. My international phone, which Sprint promised me, would work with email. Text not guaranteed). Is coming up…no service available…ok. The battery on my camera isn’t charging and I travel with an xta battery…so we bought a new camera—of course all the directions are in French. But im cool.
I did not want to get my hair done cause I know from past experience they don’t know how to do it…I don’t care how much they charge,
What kind of uniforms they have, what kind of jewelry, hair products and makeup they sell…the other operators around the world have no clue how to blow-dry curly hair to straight. So after a special limo drives there and back etc. my hair has gone from thick and bouncy to limp and hanging. So Monday I shall arrive in Paris with my hair in a pony tail/
So my phone, hair sleep and camera have been taken away from me.
Also the TV we have here in the champagne country is international can and all they do is report the horrible incidents that are happening all over the world…the part of the world I am now in. I can’t even find out who won American idol. Where are my Raymond and Grace and brothers and sisters and grays anatomy?
I’ve taken to watching French TV with German subtitles. But at least its s story about something other than OPEC or starving children or cyclone victims. It’s so depressing. Who wants to watch Bloomberg TV? Yes I love can worldwide when someone with a British accent is talking about Hillary and Obara.which is a welcome relief.
I’m sure when we leave for Paris things will get a bit more exciting.
Speaking of the language barrier. I asked for 6 extra washcloths and got 6 extra bath salts.
The Chateau is quite lovely. a French Villa . Gorgeous appointed rooms and views and food and vies. Very special, very privileged but I want my mtv and my e channel. What are the Kardashians doing without me?
It is the middle of the night. I have arisen. Eaten tasted slivered almonds. Had a Johnny Walker from the mini bar.
We are getting a wakeup call at 7:15am.have to stay on schedule cause breakfast is coming at 8Ill tell you what. The French know about bread. Crusty little baguettes that are to dye for. I am in our second suite the one run uses for a bathroom. This is ridiculous.
I actually traveled around the world without sleep medicine.
I Think I got hooked on sleeping aids when we went to Spain 5 years ago…however,,,
Like the expression that says childbirth is a stupid time to go drug free…well so is travel ling when you are 9 hours ahead…its torture. I’ve been off all sleep aid medicine for at least 9 months…but honey I shall never ever travel without it again..
I mean mucho stupido
Sunday morning May 26th 08---12:30 am
Ah the joys of travel…. my international phone doesn’t work…the batteries on
My camera doesn’t work…my hair doesn’t work…the TV doesn’t work…I cant sleep…but boy are we having fin.
To elaborate. My international phone, which Sprint promised me, would work with email. Text not guaranteed). Is coming up…no service available…ok. The battery on my camera isn’t charging and I travel with an xta battery…so we bought a new camera—of course all the directions are in French. But im cool.
I did not want to get my hair done cause I know from past experience they don’t know how to do it…I don’t care how much they charge,
What kind of uniforms they have, what kind of jewelry, hair products and makeup they sell…the other operators around the world have no clue how to blow-dry curly hair to straight. So after a special limo drives there and back etc. my hair has gone from thick and bouncy to limp and hanging. So Monday I shall arrive in Paris with my hair in a pony tail/
So my phone, hair sleep and camera have been taken away from me.
Also the TV we have here in the champagne country is international can and all they do is report the horrible incidents that are happening all over the world…the part of the world I am now in. I can’t even find out who won American idol. Where are my Raymond and Grace and brothers and sisters and grays anatomy?
I’ve taken to watching French TV with German subtitles. But at least its s story about something other than OPEC or starving children or cyclone victims. It’s so depressing. Who wants to watch Bloomberg TV? Yes I love can worldwide when someone with a British accent is talking about Hillary and Obara.which is a welcome relief.
I’m sure when we leave for Paris things will get a bit more exciting.
Speaking of the language barrier. I asked for 6 extra washcloths and got 6 extra bath salts.
The Chateau is quite lovely. a French Villa . Gorgeous appointed rooms and views and food and vies. Very special, very privileged but I want my mtv and my e channel. What are the Kardashians doing without me?
It is the middle of the night. I have arisen. Eaten tasted slivered almonds. Had a Johnny Walker from the mini bar.
We are getting a wakeup call at 7:15am.have to stay on schedule cause breakfast is coming at 8Ill tell you what. The French know about bread. Crusty little baguettes that are to dye for. I am in our second suite the one run uses for a bathroom. This is ridiculous.
I actually traveled around the world without sleep medicine.
I Think I got hooked on sleeping aids when we went to Spain 5 years ago…however,,,
Like the expression that says childbirth is a stupid time to go drug free…well so is travel ling when you are 9 hours ahead…its torture. I’ve been off all sleep aid medicine for at least 9 months…but honey I shall never ever travel without it again..
I mean mucho stupido
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