Olerud and the Globe Article

[soxie thefangirl]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2005/06/24/growing_family/?page=1

 

That is so sad. Unbelievable. My friend and I are going to coordinate a fundraiser for his charity, of some sort, I hope some people would also be interested in donating. Poor guy, he's been through so much.

[Sox fan in Tex]

Oh my gosh, I really had no idea that his daughter was a special needs child and all the things he and his family have to go through daily.

[yeszir]

Wow. I had no idea about this. I can't claim to know what its like to have to care for a special-needs child, but this is incredible. I think so much more of the guy now.

[YanksHater213]

So thats what that article was about... (I was reading the Red Sox Notebook right above it and saw a picture of Olerud under it, but didnt think to read it...) Ill probably read it now though.

[soxie thefangirl]

Yeah. So sad. He's such an inspiration. Been through so much.

[Gambit]

Wow. I had no idea about this. I can't claim to know what its like to have to care for a special-needs child, but this is incredible. I think so much more of the guy now.

I've worked at a lot of places where I've worked with kids with special needs... and I tell you, its not easy. But to be honest, its true that the more time you spend around them, the more you think of them as a special gift, and less as an "inconvenience" or what have you. But it certainly is difficult.

 

But I can only imagine having a child with special needs. He certainly must have a very selfless personality.

 

Matt

[Gambit]

Yeah. So sad. He's such an inspiration. Been through so much.

You shouldn't consider it sad - people with special needs (as much as I hate political correctness) should not be the subject of pity and sadness, but rather understanding.

 

It certainly is unfortunate she has the difficulties she has... but you should feel happy that she has such a wonderful father.

 

Matt

[BigPapiEnFuego]

I've been around those kids most my life cause my mom works with them. i used to have to go to the summer camp she worked for and it was for special needs kids, and yeah, it is sad but after awhile you get used to them and think of them no less. But i am glad John Olerud is like that. I have gained more respect for him reading that and now i think of him so much better then before. At least he cares unlike some parents i have seen in the past who beat there kids or put them up for adoption because they are like that. i seen one woman who got pissed off at anyone who treated her son nicely and helped him.

[soxie thefangirl]

Yeah I am. She has an amazing dad. It's so inspirational, him and his family. That's why my friend and I are setting up this fundraiser for him.

[Gambit]

I've been around those kids most my life cause my mom works with them. i used to have to go to the summer camp she worked for and it was for special needs kids, and yeah, it is sad but after awhile you get used to them and think of them no less. But i am glad John Olerud is like that. I have gained more respect for him reading that and now i think of him so much better then before. At least he cares unlike some parents i have seen in the past who beat there kids or put them up for adoption because they are like that. i seen one woman who got pissed off at anyone who treated her son nicely and helped him.

Wow - you can say that again. I too have worked at a ton of summer camps, I've worked for a counseling center, all that jazz... and you wouldn't believe the parents that see their kids as a burden. THAT is the sad thing... not the child's disability... its if the parent doesn't view their child as a child, only a problem.

 

Matt