Love without limits

Note: all the names mentioned are not the real names of the persons featured in this article.

 Last week, as I was searching for certain people on Facebook, I came across three mothers of children with cerebral palsy and visual impairment. i sent them friend requests and private messages. To my delight, 1 of them accepted my request immediately. we soon became friends. I told her that i was going 2 visit Resources for the Blind, Inc., where her child was enrolled. i asked her if i could meet her and her son, and she said yes.

The following week, I had to go to RBI again. I was so happy because I got to meet not only my new friend but also the two other mothers whom I added on Facebook. I sat down and listened to their stories. I was so inspired and touched. One of the mothers, who resides in Cavite, would wake early every day and would travel to Quezon City with her child to attend classes. All of them hail far from RBI. 

 William, who is totally blind and has cerebral palsy, lives in Antipolo. Diana is from Cavite and has the same condition as William. Henry, from Malabon, has low vision and cerebral palsy. All three of them are unable to walk and talk. They undergo physical therapy to promote and facilitate mobility.

I am in awe of the three mothers whose unconditional love enables them to believe in their children, to be the best moms they can be, and to bring out the best in their little ones. According to them, their children are blessings from God, and they deserve nothing but to live life to the fullest. They believe that every child with disability has the right to learn, thus, they are willing to do whatever it takes for their children to be responsive, to enjoy life, and to achieve the greatest level of independence possible. Taking care of children with visual impairment and other disabilities is no easy feat, yet these mothers lovingly do their best to ensure that their children receive the education they need and deserve.