When did snow get complicated? When did snow become a “four letter word”?
Snow in the forecast has always been linked to excitement and “snow day” superstition. I was taught to wear my pajamas
inside out as I did a generation later for my daughter. … (Yes, and as pictured I drag our Christmas tree outside and keep it lighted as long as possible.)
Mix autism into a snowy forecast and a snow day vigil becomes quite different. Instead of superstitious excitement Jennifer devoted their time “preparing” her son for the possibility there might not be school the next morning. To one teenager with autism his world seems to revolve around going “to” school.
Snow in the forecast has always been linked to excitement and “snow day” superstition. I was taught to wear my pajamas
inside out as I did a generation later for my daughter. … (Yes, and as pictured I drag our Christmas tree outside and keep it lighted as long as possible.)Mix autism into a snowy forecast and a snow day vigil becomes quite different. Instead of superstitious excitement Jennifer devoted their time “preparing” her son for the possibility there might not be school the next morning. To one teenager with autism his world seems to revolve around going “to” school.
teen autism school mornings (1 min 5 sec)
Mix Patti’s Multiple Sclerosis and her wheelchair into the picture and you quickly discover that snow is beyond accessibility guidelines.
Who you gonna call ... SNOWBUSTERS!
While I do own a snow blower I prefer the John Henry, steel-drivin’ man, method of snowbusting. Grab a shovel and get to it. I was impressed that our 20 yr old daughter was the first to grab a shovel and put her back into this snow fall.
J & T certainly added diversity. While shoveling appeared incomprehensible to teen autistic snowbusting, on the other hand knocking snow and ice off of cars worked quite well. Raised in Massachusetts, Jennifer added veteran shoveling to the team.
Care facilities can get isolated in snow. To me all the more reason for an outing! Interestingly being out in the snow always brings out memories for Patti, not longing or loss, but happy times.
Patti’s wheelchair and my boots always track more snow than
can ever seem to be brushed off. We seem to somehow just stray off the shoveled paths. After tucking her into bed, I do my best to wipe up the floor before grabbing the wet floor sign, our ‘signature’ of a successful ‘snow day’ in this care facility era.
Mix Patti’s Multiple Sclerosis and her wheelchair into the picture and you quickly discover that snow is beyond accessibility guidelines.
Who you gonna call ... SNOWBUSTERS!
While I do own a snow blower I prefer the John Henry, steel-drivin’ man, method of snowbusting. Grab a shovel and get to it. I was impressed that our 20 yr old daughter was the first to grab a shovel and put her back into this snow fall.
J & T certainly added diversity. While shoveling appeared incomprehensible to teen autistic snowbusting, on the other hand knocking snow and ice off of cars worked quite well. Raised in Massachusetts, Jennifer added veteran shoveling to the team.
Care facilities can get isolated in snow. To me all the more reason for an outing! Interestingly being out in the snow always brings out memories for Patti, not longing or loss, but happy times.
Patti’s wheelchair and my boots always track more snow than
can ever seem to be brushed off. We seem to somehow just stray off the shoveled paths. After tucking her into bed, I do my best to wipe up the floor before grabbing the wet floor sign, our ‘signature’ of a successful ‘snow day’ in this care facility era. Caregivingly Yours, Patrick Leer
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Somehow I imagine with all the added interest, you still manage to make a snow day fun. It is complexing to live for school. Then again it could be a good thing. (Hugs)Indigo
No one cleans the areas for patients to travel during the snow days..........we seem to run into medical facilities that are totally unaware that HANDICAPPED is spelled with capital letters on snow days.
this made me smile Patrick; I bet you made it a fun day with Patti and the snow!!
Tyler needs to move to Montana; they don't understand the concept of snow days there; schools never close there for snow
they like their routines; my daughter always had to have dinner at a certain time; it was hard to deviate from routine times
(I'm with you;I rather shovel then use the snow blower, but......in 78 degree weather.......)
enjoy the day tomorrow; I'm wondering if you are going to watch the big game and if you are for the Steelers?
betty
I found at my Dad's place so many more families visited in the snow. One lady saw me kicking snow off my boots once and said, "If it is snowing that bad, my kids will be by!" Sounds like you make everything as much fun as it can be under the circumstances, Patrick. ~Mary
Great video clip great post.
Keep warm and happy.
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Herrad
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Sounds like a fun day. We seldom have snow days here. It seems like they wait until you risk your neck and your childrens neck getting them to school, risk your neck getting home and then they decide to close when they do close which just ticks everyone off.
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