The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 3rd Issue | Page 26

Advocate’s Corner
tian has proven over and over that he doesn’t
follow those “rules” that try to define what it
means to have special needs. Christian still
has a long road ahead of him with surgeries
to complete the repair of
his cleft, and lots to learn
about the world without
the use of vision, but I
know without a doubt
that he will get there.
Because of Christian,
we have been invited to
speak all over the country, at pro-life events and
events that promote education and support of
those with different abilities. We have been from
the East Coast to the
West Coast sharing the
lesson that Christian has to teach the world.
Our biggest adventure was probably an invitation to be on the Doctors in Hollywood,

California where the entire country got to
meet Christian on national television. They
learned about his condition and that it has
not kept him from accomplishing things.
Sometimes I get the impression that others think
raising a child with a disability is the worst thing in
the world, and it definitely
isn’t always easy, but I wish
I could share with the entire
world just how exceptional our life is. Sure, I’d give
whatever I could if it meant
Christian didn’t have to go
through surgeries, or if it
meant he could see, but
since I can’t, I decided to
make the best of what we
have. After all, I get to see
the world through Christian’s eyes, and that
is a unique and fascinating view. That has
made our lives exceptional. †

Lacey Buchanan
Lacey is a Christian, mother, wife, daughter, aunt,
sister, and friend to some amazing people. She is also a
student at Nashville School of Law and works at a daycare.
She is passionate about disability advocacy and education.

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