Well as many of you know, Autism is a very big part of our life with our youngest being diagnosed a year ago this past January. He is a JOY to have in our life. We are very, very lucky because we have a wonderful support system that have taught him so much.
When he was first diagnosed, I had such mixed emotions on what was going to happen next. This was not my first major diagnoses. When my oldest was 6 she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Yup, a lot of why me's where going round and round in my head. So here are the feelings of a mother that was relieved because she finally had some answers, but sadden because all of the sudden she could not picture what life had in store for our family next.....
A child melts down
Sadness hits a mother hard
People don't understand why my child is like this
Everyone stairs when he looses control
Reality hits a mother harder
Gentle hands hold on tight
Everyone wonders how I am holding it together
Right now I don't know
Someday I will be the one that helps him defeat this
So that is my little poem. I would love to know what you think. This challenge for us seemed at first to be the biggest hill I have ever climbed. But then I realized, this might be part of what makes this wonderful little boy so amazing. He is so incredible and loving and I would not change any of this for the world.
1 comment:
Love your word poem! I believe Autism has hidden gems and you will discover them with your son. You are indeed Blessed!
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