One of the “must read” blogs that shows up in my feed reader is written by a man named Reverend Gordon Atkinson. The blog is title Real Live Preacher. I read the blog because it is consistently thoughtful and well written.

When I opened my feed reader this morning I encountered this wonderful post on CCblogs by Gordon titled:3D Miracle. The reason I mention the post here is because it has a great deal to say about perceptions of disability.

The post begins with a father’s grief about what has been lost. It continues through an understanding about the reality of a child who literally and figuratively sees the world differently. From there something ordinary like going to see a 3D movie provides a common context from which to experience life together. Finally Gordon’s daughter tells him that she prefers her world the way it is.

There are many angles to approach this story from. I will just say that having experiences that open us to each others realities from time to time really is the stuff of everyday miracle. When we have experiences where the “light bulb goes on” and we perceive
reality in new way those are indeed holy moments.

I would love to know what you think?