I ended up catching a great movie on HBO, The Temple Grandin story. The true story of a woman who was born with Autism yet was also incredibly brilliant. When Temple was just four years old, the doctors told her mother that her daughter had a mental illness and recommended she commit her to an institution. Her mother declined and refused to give up on her. Instead, she decided to get Temple all the resources she could and pushed her to go to school, which later helped reveal her amazing gifts. Incredibly, with a condition that can be extremely limiting, Temple acquired a Masters Degree, a Doctorate and made incredible innovations in the area of animal science.
Her story is amazing and inspirational. Claire Danes, the actress who plays Temple, does a great job of illustrating her story and difficult journey. Julia Ormand, the woman who played her mother, gives a passionate portrayal of a mother who will do everything to make sure her daughter is not treated less than.
It's a wonderful story of a mother's love and a young girl's battle against the odds. One of the things that gave Temple strength was advice from a mentor that she find the courage to walk through each door because she never know what opportunities might be on the other side. Watching her story and seeing how she found the courage to walk through doors, during many trying circumstances was moving.
Her story inspired me. With all that she had to overcome, many would have given up, she never did. Watching her story, made me realize I should never even let the thought cross my mind. If I ever slip up, I will now think of a great woman named Temple.
Great story, great message. Not bad for a rainy day!
Her story inspired me. With all that she had to overcome, many would have given up, she never did. Watching her story, made me realize I should never even let the thought cross my mind. If I ever slip up, I will now think of a great woman named Temple.
Great story, great message. Not bad for a rainy day!
Stay tuned. :-)
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