Garrie and Kate, I'm smiling after reading your posts. You are wise women and I couldn't agree more.

Sometimes I think the kids who have learning differences that are addressed and cared for make better adults because diversity smacked them in the face at such a young age.

They have excellent coping skills because they've had to use them. They're hard working because they have to be. They're kind because they know how it feels to be the brunt of someone's mean spirit.

This makes me think of the book I read to my kids when they were little. I've mentioned it in here before. People, by Peter Spier. It's awesome. It makes you grateful that no two human beings are alike.