Edda falls asleep in the most unlikely of places.
Edda’s school year has started and it is always nice to see her enjoying her friends and teachers at school. I just finished reading a memoir called Keeping Katherine. The author has a daughter who has Rett Syndrome (who is now in her 30s) and I really enjoyed reading it. Some of the feelings that she expresses are spot on with what I felt or what I feel – other very strong feelings that she had did not apply to me at all. I’ve known about this book for a long time, but I did not read it until now because I didn’t not think I was ready yet. My own feelings about Edda and her disability are always such a jumble – acceptance, grief, hope, action and, of course, love – it’s very difficult for me to put into words.
In the photo of Edda above, you will notice she’s wearing a silver necklace. It is the guanine base pair, the one that she is missing (806delG). Guanine pairs with cytosine in the DNA strand – so I always wear my cytosine necklace.
where did you find the necklaces? so cool!
I know I like that necklace too!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62262788/friendship-necklace-set-dna-and-rna-base
Doris, I am so touched by your words. You inspire me and give me more hope than you'll ever know.
I was also deeply moved by the necklace you and Edda share. What a meaningful symbol.
Hugs to your family
hugs to you too Marta and little Caroline!