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This past Saturday the annual Special Olympics were held here at Glendale High School. People from all over the valley as well as Ventura and Santa Barbara counties were invited, and it was a good day. I first attended the Special Olympics several years ago when my youngest daughter was afflicted with epilepsy and diagnosed with moderate-severe autism. So, I took her and her brother and sister and we had a great time. She even won the 50 foot dash when her brother stood at the finish line and yelled "I have some candy!" 
She took off and ran to him and blew the rest of the field away. 
But, there are no losers there, only winners.
The years and God have smiled on my daughter and her epilepsy has gone away and whatever they thought was autism isn't, and so this year we went to cheer on the others. It is an experience that will at once warm your heart, and break it. I don't know how many of you have ever been to the Special Olympics, but it is something I highly recommend for you to do. It is a place where you can find out about the true power of the human spirit.
She took off and ran to him and blew the rest of the field away. But, there are no losers there, only winners.The years and God have smiled on my daughter and her epilepsy has gone away and whatever they thought was autism isn't, and so this year we went to cheer on the others. It is an experience that will at once warm your heart, and break it. I don't know how many of you have ever been to the Special Olympics, but it is something I highly recommend for you to do. It is a place where you can find out about the true power of the human spirit.
Aquilla,
My brother (born four years to the day of my birth) has severe Cerebal Palsy with a seizure disorder. He can not walk but can function on many levels. Growing up with him gave me a different light to see people like that in. Your story of your daughter winning the 50 yd dash to win, among other things, candy was great.
Although I have never been to a Special Olympics, but in the future I may. People should realize that people who have these disabilities don't want or deserve anyone's pity. They just need our support. They can enjoy life on a different level. My brother may not be able to speak coherently, but you oughtta hear him when Jeapordy or COPS come on the TV. My brother may have Cerebal Palsy, but he can still be a pain in the butt. He's my favorite pain in the butt though. He also serves as a reminder to me. Reminding me that, as crappy as life can get, I can still walk, talk, and speak my mind and shoud be thankful for it. I mean, if my brother can enjoy life while listening to the Phantom of the Opera Soundtrack while having his disabilities, I should not complain about a damn thing.
Great story Aquilla
My brother (born four years to the day of my birth) has severe Cerebal Palsy with a seizure disorder. He can not walk but can function on many levels. Growing up with him gave me a different light to see people like that in. Your story of your daughter winning the 50 yd dash to win, among other things, candy was great.
Although I have never been to a Special Olympics, but in the future I may. People should realize that people who have these disabilities don't want or deserve anyone's pity. They just need our support. They can enjoy life on a different level. My brother may not be able to speak coherently, but you oughtta hear him when Jeapordy or COPS come on the TV. My brother may have Cerebal Palsy, but he can still be a pain in the butt. He's my favorite pain in the butt though. He also serves as a reminder to me. Reminding me that, as crappy as life can get, I can still walk, talk, and speak my mind and shoud be thankful for it. I mean, if my brother can enjoy life while listening to the Phantom of the Opera Soundtrack while having his disabilities, I should not complain about a damn thing.
Great story Aquilla
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