Research Interview

Today I talked with a friend who has a disabled child. She answered my questions about the family's daily activities and how the other children are involved in taking care of the disabled child. I spoke with the children, too. Their input was quite affectionate. Neither one seems at all shy or embarrassed about their sibling. They both treat the whole situation as if it's the most normal thing in the world. As I expected, I had no sooner left but I had a number of further questions. Ah, well, these can be covered by email.

Probably the most interesting thing about the interview was the mother's saying that the disabled child adds an immeasurable sweetness to the home--something that seems to defy description. However, I shall attempt it. Or perhaps the sweetness is better left to the illustrator. . . .