One of my favorite writings

When I was in grad school I was shown something written by Emily Perl Kingsley, a mom whose child was born with a developmental disability. It's called Welcome to Holland. It's a beautiful analogy about diligently planning for a trip to Italy (read: a "typical" child) and winding up in Holland (having a "non-typical" child). While the geography and lifestyle is not what was expected, the new landmarks and experiences can be just as interesting and enriching. Click on the link to read Welcome to Holland.