Anna’s syndrome, and all other disabilities often involve siblings. Today we focus on brothers. Anna’s brother, Grant is a wonderful, caring presence in her life as most siblings are. Many brothers take on the role of big or little brother. Grant is a big brother to Anna, he is 27.
If your child has severe disabilities like our Anna does, big or little brother really doesn’t matter because the siblings will surpass them. Anna is technically his little sister on paper, but she will always be much younger than he is due to her syndrome. Also the severity of her delayed cognition. Great when they were little, as I had years before the gap was obvious.
Anna has been gifted with the love and care of a sweet and empathetic brother. He has always been concerned about her well-being. He is also very observant. Once, when I sent a picture to him, he commented that he liked her outfit. This is not usually what brothers notice, but he notices everything. He keeps her in mind all the time and asks about her frequently.
You know siblings carry a different kind of burden. The protection is always there but as they get older they get what we Warrior moms do every day. They see the world react to their sibling. In all honesty, they likely think of how lucky they are to be well and how many other families are not affected like theirs is. The siblings get the rarest deep compassion because they were born into our families.
Siblings interact, but it wanes as they grow up and move out. Life gets busy and we can hardly get our family together for a holiday. Besides sitting by her, or watching a movie with her, the complete interaction is that, no outing alone but it’s understandable. They have their lives and they get busier too.
I try to involve them with her choices when I can. I like to jazz up Anna’s wheelchair with my favorite bling, called izzy wheels. They are somewhat pricey so I have involved her siblings in choosing her next style. We have owned three sets. I chose first, Gabby chose one, and then it was Grant’s turn. I was pleasantly surprised at his choice because, well, he has mom’s taste.
You will see them below, her new style, chosen by Grant. Anna gets compliments on her shoes and her wheels lately as those are great ice-breakers for strangers. I love his choice, and I think Anna does too.
Anna is so lucky to have caring siblings. I am lucky to have three perfect children (well I am biased).
Thank you for reading our Blog. Happy Easter.
Anna’s syndrome, and all other disabilities often involve siblings. Today we focus on brothers. Anna’s brother, Grant is a wonderful, caring presence in her life as most siblings are. Many brothers take on the role of big or little brother. Grant is a big brother to Anna, he is 27.
If your child has severe disabilities like our Anna does, big or little brother really doesn’t matter because the siblings will surpass them. Anna is technically his little sister on paper, but she will always be much younger than he is due to her syndrome. Also the severity of her delayed cognition. Great when they were little, as I had years before the gap was obvious.
Anna has been gifted with the love and care of a sweet and empathetic brother. He has always been concerned about her well-being. He is also very observant. Once, when I sent a picture to him, he commented that he liked her outfit. This is not usually what brothers notice, but he notices everything. He keeps her in mind all the time and asks about her frequently.
You know siblings carry a different kind of burden. The protection is always there but as they get older they get what we Warrior moms do every day. They see the world react to their sibling. In all honesty, they likely think of how lucky they are to be well and how many other families are not affected like theirs is. The siblings get the rarest deep compassion because they were born into our families.
Siblings interact, but it wanes as they grow up and move out. Life gets busy and we can hardly get our family together for a holiday. Besides sitting by her, or watching a movie with her, the complete interaction is that, no outing alone but it’s understandable. They have their lives and they get busier too.
I try to involve them with her choices when I can. I like to jazz up Anna’s wheelchair with my favorite bling, called izzy wheels. They are somewhat pricey so I have involved her siblings in choosing her next style. We have owned three sets. I chose first, Gabby chose, one and then it was Grant’s turn. I was pleasantly surprised at his choice because, well, he has mom’s taste.
So here they are and they are so fun. Anna gets compliments on her shoes and her wheels lately as those are great ice-breakers for strangers. I love his choice, and I think Anna does too.
Anna is so lucky to have caring siblings. I am lucky to have three perfect children (well I am biased).
Thank you for reading our Blog. Happy Easter.
https://www.izzywheels.com/wheelchair-spoke-guards?currency=USD
Hope you had a peaceful Easter! Love the wheels and love that each sibling helps choose!