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 The
"Unconquerable Spirit", is
a true story about a normal, happy-go-lucky,
child who was suddenly faced with extraordinary
challenges that would change her young
life forever. At the age of eight, without
any warning, this youngster was plunged
into the world of darkness. Yes, just
as quickly as one could snap their fingers,
this little girl was blind.
Suddenly
catapulted into the world of the handicapped,
her Mom was shocked at the incredible
stumbling blocks that followed and discovered
that having to deal with insurmountable
tasks was a way of life for many parents
whose children had side-stepped the
main stream. She found herself lost
in a sea of bureaucracy that seriously
threatened the quality of life for Michele,
which was once automatic. What followed
in every aspect of Michele's young life
was a David and Goliath struggle to
right the wrongs, not only for Michele's
benefit, but also for other children.
Bureaucracy
is all pervasive. It's found in the
medical field, in education, in government,
and many times the message it imparts
is one of arrogance and callous indifference,
which should never play a part in the
life of any child. The story is written
with humor, indignation, frustration,
sensitivity, emotion, and compassion.
It tells about the pitfalls, the struggles,
and the barriers a parent must endure
and the determinations one must have
in order not to be beaten down by the
system.
There
were also some triumphs. No matter what
happened to Michele, she came up smiling.
In addition, along the way, laws, policies
and attitudes were changed so that others
too could benefit from this uphill climb.
Copyright 2004, Kathleen Morton. All Right Reserved.
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