Love Overcomes

We take many things in this world for granted. Most of our children will live normal lives and struggle with problems similar to their peers. They’ll want to drive at 16, and will have hiccups with their grades in school. They’ll stress about their first high school dance, and possibly work hard at attending the college of their choice. These are normal problems, which have relatively easy solutions: if they work hard and stay confident, and they’ll be fine.

​However, there are those out there who struggle with different problems. Those loving parents who have children with intellectual disabilities face different obstacles. Their children are no less talented or important, but their life challenges are fundamentally different from those of their peers. There are fewer books that are written regarding supporting an intellectually disabled child through school than handbooks for standardized testing. Because of the smaller support base, these parents have to be cunning and supportive enough on their own to allow their child to thrive.

​In many cases, the relationships of parents with such children are actually more congenial and loving. The love shared between father, mother, son, and daughter is strong enough to face and conquer any unforeseen obstacle.

However, as fate would have it, these wonderful parents are sometimes not given enough time on this Earth to see their child grow and thrive. It’s sad but true. I have had clients that, having realized this, came to me seeking to provide the foundation of support for their children even if they cannot.

Special trusts exist that are tailored for families with intellectually disabled children. The indomitable love in those families can, with my help, can even overcome the challenge of dying.

Don’t let anything get in the way of your family’s care. Together we can overcome anything.