Comments for Jail4Bail - Most people live in jails without bars. The jails of their own minds. And sadly they are their own wardens.

Comment on One day I will celebrate Human Rights Day! by Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail

Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:44:22 +0000

I have learned nobody will ever love, care, appreciate your child as much as you do, even when faced with some challenges like Autism. It’s our responsibility as parents, to provide what’s best for our children! (Yes I know, what’s your point?) The point is this, sometimes when you don’t know how to provide this for you own child you are forced to revert to specialist support, at any cost, only to be disappointed in assuming that specialist really cares.

You become an case study, subject, account which spirals in to a cycle of opinions, tests & possibilities based on theory and text book knowledge. Nobody knows or understands the uniqueness of your child better than you, however you are considered as “only a parent” with minimal input.

It’s like “i’m the professional, I know what I’m doing, just look at the experience I have, however in this case study you are own your own with the said subject”

We have been living that cycle for the last 10 years, however when you do get a hug, a kiss, some interaction, a giggle, a tapping hand on your leg, some eye contact from those beautiful blue eyes, you know it’s an acknowledgment of all your efforts and appreciation of you unconditional love.

Comment on One day I will celebrate Human Rights Day! by kambabe

kambabe — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:09:35 +0000

OMG that is probably the sasest thing I have ever read how someone who trained to become a teacher and provide education to children can turn around and say I’m not prepared to do this because its difficult is beyond me. I love your spirit and the manner in which you love your child unconditionally. It is inspiring and uplifting. Kendall is entitled to and education as much as any other child and its part of the human rights charter to refuse her her basic right of education is a horrific injustice

Comment on One day I will celebrate Human Rights Day! by Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:03:05 +0000

It makes me so sad reading this. My child is “normal” and I don’t have any of these problems. But I have a friend who has a cerebral palsy child & she cannot get him into any institution because none will accept him. How can they refuse a child education? It makes me even more determined to continue with my work & support of a school in Pretoria for severely disabled kids – who otherwise would be sitting in some dark forgotten corner somewhere and left for dead.

Comment on Fear Factor – Operation Snake Recovery by Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail

Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:30:27 +0000

Must admit, I was nervous even knowing he or she is harmless!

Comment on Fear Factor – Operation Snake Recovery by Momcat

Momcat — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:00:07 +0000

Snakey certainly looks a lot more scary than what he is, thank goodness. He’s lucky some nervous person didn’t give him the chop!

Comment on FIFA 2010 in FNB Style by Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail

Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:52:06 +0000

Wow what an awesome day it was!

Comment on FIFA 2010 in FNB Style by Momcat

Momcat — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:44:57 +0000

You’re there today. Hope you’re having a fabulous time!

Comment on Jail4Bail the picture story! Part 1 by Brottonlass

Brottonlass — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:28:43 +0000

And the memory will live on forever what you sacrificed for AUTISM AWARENESS!

Comment on Warning Monday Serenity Prayer!!! by Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail

Gerhard Pieterse aka jail4bail — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:26:32 +0000

Comment on Warning Monday Serenity Prayer!!! by Momcat

Momcat — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:16:49 +0000

Very good. I enjoyed this. Hope your week got a little better!