At the time of Erik's birth, a dwarves life expectancy averaged around 10-12 years. Today there are expansive studies, and the gene causing dwarfism has itself been identified. but what is still missing is an acceptance of dwarves as viable, productive individuals. I think of my son as being so much like the Phoenix that consumed itself by fire and rose renewed from the aches. He is a true survivor, having risen to overcome each obstacle life has...