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What's the best thing about being a disabled dad / dad to a disabled child?
It's Father's Day in June, but it's also nice to appreciate dads all the time!
We'd love to know what you enjoy most about being a dad. We'd like to use your comments in a potential blog.

We'd love to know what you enjoy most about being a dad. We'd like to use your comments in a potential blog.


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what do you think?
People seem fascinated when we go round the supermarket with him sat on my lap. Now he tries to push me in the wheelchair and he moves it.
The best thing is that he doesn't bat an eyelid at me in a wheelchair, to him it's just what gramps does and why wouldn't he.
@charlimaisdad @Martin Emery I bet you have some great reasons to add!
A child once asked one of the Boys "what happened to your brother" without batting an eye lid the reply was "what do you mean?". You see to us, yes our eldest has disabilities, but he has many abilities too. And it is clear to see they see his abilities more.
Such a special moment to witness. Another amazing moment for me, was at a football match. I campaign for better access to Football Stadiums, and one of the things I asked for is Accessible Family Seating so that family's can enjoy a game together and not separate. In our life its often Our eldest getting looked after by his younger brothers, but at a football match I took this picture, where clearly Big brother, is looking after the youngest. Had a lump in my throat when taking this picture, and still do when I see it, but its pictures like this, that make being a Dad the best thing in the world. Of course it may be Fathers day on Sunday, but i couldn't be half the dad I am today, without the support of my wife, and there mum. Like football, being a Dad or a Mum to me is a Team thing. And when were on form, we make one hell of a team.
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The dawning realisation that this child you think you had isn't the child you envisaged or planned, the heart break and loss. Then seeing this person, more remarkable than you could have imagined, grow before you, struggling to overcome their disabilities, with a strength and courage that would make any parent beyond proud. This beautiful girl, who without fuss or complaint, overcome her disabilities daily, with a smile and an inner joy few of us can emulate. Through her life, she has enriched ours deeply. I thank God for her every day.
Here's the finished blog: https://blog.scope.org.uk/2016/06/19/the-best-thing-about-being-a-disabled-dad-or-dad-to-a-disabled-child/
Sorry we didn't get to include everyone - we put it together on Friday.