I got a great lesson in appreciating the simple things this weekend.
I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a "sprayground" in the Fairfax County section of Alexandria, VA. It's called Our Special Harbor Sprayground, and it's designed to be a place where children with disabilities can enjoy the summer "pool" experience right beside their siblings and friends who do not have disabilities.
Generally speaking, kids love playing in water. This sprayground makes it possible for all kids to do it, and do it together. It's a very simple thing - hit the water when the temperature is around 80 degrees, which it was for the May 21st ceremony - but everyone doesn' t have access to this experience.
I've followed the final weeks of development of the sprayground. Its progress reminded me that it is possible to turn tragedy into triumph, to transform the impossible into the possible, and to count my blessings for the simple pleasure of walking in water on a hot day.
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