With Love, The Spinner

A few months back, Jill was sipping her morning coffee and the thought came to her:

"The annual carnival for people with disabilities is coming up; last year's was amazing! The same families will come, and repetition is essential, but I think a new booth would be fantastic!"

*she views this on amazon.com*

"Mmmmm.....I like it. But I need it wheelchair accessible, walker-friendly, and a whole lot bigger."

Tim suggests hiring a student keen on working with his hands.

Blueprints, deadlines and cash is exchanged between Jill and the student/my creator (in the red shirt).

Success! 

I am made! I work!  I am ready!  

I'm in a closet?!

Why am I being stored alongside all this?

*one month later*

An hour ride in a pick up, woo hoo!

I am finally going to be used!

What did you say?  I will be used ALL DAY?  

Bring it on...I am ready.  

Wait a second, I can see other things getting set up.

Wow! Look at all this:

Who is this? He is coming toward me and coming fast!

That's great, write your name on the back.

This is going to turn out beautiful. I can feel it.

He loves me!

They love me!

I'm getting quite the workout!

My fearless bearded operator.

What a DAY!
  

I created art.

I crossed cultural boundaries.

I saw smiles and heard laughs. 

I helped these kids and their caretakers, in a small way, to  know they matter. 

I love this.

I am exhausted.


With love, The Spinner

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Check out our first carnival blog post and the background story of why we love doing this.

What was your favorite carnival booth as a kid?   Leave a comment to give us some ideas!

Thanks for reading.