Prof. Sandhu is on a roll!
Two weeks after the incredible Stephen video, and the contrast with the mothers with Autistic children comes another sad/difficult story (Ashley) contrasted unbelievably with the incredible story of Team Hoyt!
I sent my Dad a link to their site, and a link to a similar video to the one in class. Just something you want to share! Interestingly enough, without getting into too much detail, my brother was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia years ago, and while he seems to have grown out of the symptoms, my dad told me that at the time, he considered trying to do something similar (at 50 my dad still does triathalons... crazy man).
I guess while it is definitely related to teaching, it has more to do (for me at least) with possible parenthood. I just found the dad to be incredible. Just his attitude that no disability was going to get in the way of him trying to raise his son the same way he raised his others. What a beautiful soul.
Also, a big win for assistive technologies in that story, the ability for Richard to communicate has given him a life that 50 years ago he wouldn't have had access to.
Feel good stories to end classes are awesome!
The Hoyt story is amazing beyond belief. The power he must of drawn on out of both physical ability and emotional feelings must be immense to do all of the marathons and triatholons he competes in. That is, let alone the fact he has his son along with him every step, stroke and pedal he takes. Definitely a feel good story to share to everyone.
ReplyDeletePS That's awesome your dad still does triathlons. Hope to be as active as that at his age. Crazy.