[blindkid] Preserving memories

Jennifer Weisner jennifer_weisner at yahoo.com
Mon Dec 26 21:20:10 UTC 2011


Hi everyone, this is my first time posting to this listserv, but I have been reading it since our son Hudson was born in July of this year. Hudson's eyes did not develop correctly in utero which caused his blindness. It has definitely been a roller coaster of emotions since his birth, but we have found acceptance and are enjoying our sweet funny boy. We have services in place for him, and he seems to be thriving. 
In looking back over our pictures from Christmas today, it struck me that Hudson won't be able to see them (I'm still getting used to how things like that just catch me by surprise). We did record a few videos, but I didn't think about doing something specifically for him so he can listen to it later. I have always made photo albums for our older daughter, and she loves to look back at them and talk about past events. I would love to hear your ideas about how I can preserve memories for Hudson. Maybe videos where we talk about the events of the day? Or some sort of box with tactile items related to the special occasion? I'm sure you all are a wealth of knowledge, so please share it with me and help ease my "mommy guilt"! Thanks so much!

Jennifer Weisner



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